Result
Sean StricklandTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR3
Time2:33
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
DetailsPunches
Elo swing+13Sean Strickland (1800 → 1813)-17Anthony Hernandez (1755 → 1739)
DateFeb 21, 2026
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueToyota Center
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
Tarzan | 31-7-0Sean Strickland
L
Fluffy | 15-4-0Anthony Hernandez
Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez
Method :TKO
Round :R3
Time :2:33
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :Punches
Sean Strickland
Elo1824Great
3Y trend1796 → 1824
AwardPerformance of the Night: Sean Strickland
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time2:33
MethodTKO
Anthony Hernandez
Elo1724Good
3Y trend1693 → 1724
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Sean Strickland won this fight by TKO in round R3 at 2:33. Sean Strickland led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Sean StricklandAnthony Hernandez
Elo edge
Sean Strickland1824+11 last move
Anthony Hernandez1724-15 last move
Why they are ranked here
Sean Strickland#4 of 253 active Middleweight fighters · 1824 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Anthony Hernandez (rated 1755 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jared Cannonier (rated 1697 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +11 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 4 points behind #3 Khamzat Chimaev, 5 ahead of #5 Brendan Allen.
Anthony Hernandez#31 of 253 active Middleweight fighters · 1724 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Rodolfo Vieira (rated 1675 at the time): +24.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Sean Strickland (rated 1800 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +31 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #30 Faridun Odilov, 0 ahead of #32 Impa Kasanganay.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Sean StricklandvsAnthony Hernandez
Sig. strikes
110vs55
Total strikes
111vs57
Control time
0:18vs0:32
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Sean Stricklanddecision leads 48% of wins
Anthony Hernandezsubmission leads 60% of wins
Common opponents
Brendan AllenSean Strickland: win · TKO (punches) · Nov 14, 2020Anthony Hernandez: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 22, 2025
Dricus Du PlessisSean Strickland: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 8, 2025Anthony Hernandez: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 9, 2022
Brendan AllenSean Strickland: win · TKO (punches) · Nov 14, 2020Anthony Hernandez: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jan 26, 2018
Round stats
Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ. Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez by TKO in round R3 at 2:33. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez quick answers
Who won Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez?
Sean Strickland won Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez by TKO in round R3 at 2:33.
What event is Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez on?
Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ.
What are the records for Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez?
Sean Strickland enters with a 31-7-0 record and Anthony Hernandez enters with a 15-4-0 record.
What division is Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez?
Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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