Sean Strickland ends Anthony Hernandez’s win streak with TKO victory

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersFebruary 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM

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Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez by TKO in the third round of the UFC Fight Night main event in Houston, Texas on February 22, 2026. The victory ended Hernandez's eight-fight win streak, his first loss since May 2020, and marked Strickland's first win since June 2024. Strickland finished the fight with a knee to the body followed by punches at 2:23 of the third round. In another fight, Uros Medic defeated Geoff Neal by TKO in the first round.

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Ryan Garcia 30% Mario Barrios 30% Ultimate Fighting Championship 40% Uros Medic 40% Geoff Neal 40% Houston, Texas 50% UFC Fight Night 60% Anthony Hernandez ×785% Sean Strickland ×690%

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Houston, Texas

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