Sean Strickland defeats Anthony Hernandez by TKO

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez by technical knockout (TKO) in the third round of their bout at UFC Fight Night in Houston, marking Hernandez’s first defeat since May 2020 and ending his eight-fight win streak. Strickland, who last won in June 2024, praised Hernandez post-fight, acknowledging his character despite pre-fight tension. The event also featured notable finishes, including Uros Medic’s quick TKO over Geoff Neal and Melquizael Costa’s spinning back kick TKO against Dan Ige.

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