Watch full fight video highlights from Saturday night’s UFC Houston main event showdown between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Strickland vs. Hernandez takes place on February 21 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Sean Strickland (30-7) and Anthony Hernandez (27-9) square off in the main event. The game was broadcast live on Paramount+.
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Official results: Sean Strickland def. Anthony Hernandez 3rd round TKO (2:33)
Watch all the video highlights below.
For more on Strickland vs. Hernandez, check out the live blog below.
First round: They touched gloves and off we went. They took center and Strickland delivered his patented jab and tilt. Hernandez started to hit his stride as Strickland jabed. Hernandez jabs to the body and lands an inside leg kick. As usual, Hernandez starts off a bit slow, with Strickland throwing punches and Hernandez moving forward with a right hand.
Strickland’s jab landed, his second attempt was blocked, and Hernandez started landing more. Sly uppercut by Strickland. Strickland made the shot and Hernandez laughed at him before recovering from the final exchange. Hernandez has a strong combination and now he has Strickland against him. Strickland separated. Strickland jabs, but Hernandez works him with three big rights, Strickland comes in but more slips. The score was close in the final minute.
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Hernandez will definitely land more meaningful shots, but Strickland has the better volume and jab. In the final seconds, Hernandez pushed forward, the final chaos, and that was it for the round.
Mixed martial arts match 10-9 Hernandez
Second round: The two smiled at each other and touched gloves before the game began. Hernandez feints for a right hand knockdown. Strickland with a right jab. Hernandez moves forward and lands a tough combination. Great counterattack by Hernandez.
Strickland continued to throw punches, but Hernandez landed with more force. Hernandez tied him up for a moment, but Strickland broke free. Good punch from Hernandez. Strickland’s jab is good, but so is Fluffy’s follow up to the body.
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They fight against the bars and then separate. Strickland continues to jab. Hernandez looked like he was having too much fun there, and not in a good way.
The MMA fighting match was won by Strickland 10-9, with a total score of 19-19
third round: Eric Nicksick tells Strickland he needs to mix things up. Hernandez needs to continue his pressure game and at least get Strickland against the fence. Hernandez really delivered the combo. Strickland punched, punched, punched. Hernandez tangles against the fence and Hernandez hits a short elbow on the break.
Strickland hits a knee to the body and Hernandez is in trouble. Strickland dunked and Hernandez fell to the ground. Strickland swooped in now, and Herb Dean had seen enough. Great performance by Strickland.
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Official results: Sean Strickland wins. Anthony Hernandez TKO – Round 3 2:33
