Sean Strickland will officially return to the UFC octagon on February 21 to face Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston, following three unofficial wins, as he seeks to rebound from a recent loss, while Hernandez aims to continue his nine-fight winning streak.
Sean Strickland is gearing up for his next official UFC bout on Feb. 21. He’ll be headlining UFC Houston against Anthony Hernandez. But that’s not all he’s been up to lately.
Recently, Strickland added three unofficial wins to his record. Yep, you heard right. With retired MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson watching and the internet buzzing, Strickland took down three opponents with ease.
This upcoming fight is crucial for Strickland. His MMA record slipped to 29-7 after a unanimous decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312. It was a tough rematch and a missed chance to reclaim the 185-pound championship.
On the flip side, Hernandez is on a roll. With a UFC record of 9-2 and an overall 15-2, plus one no-contest, he’s looking sharp. He’s aiming to stretch his winning streak to nine, following big wins over Brendan Allen and Roman Dolidze.
February’s clash is shaping up to be a must-watch. Can Strickland bounce back, or will Hernandez continue his ascent? Only time will tell.