Why Sean Strickland beats Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland headlines UFC Fight Night 267 against Anthony Hernandez on Saturday in Houston, underscoring the promotion's first return to the city since 2022. The matchup, billed as Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 267, pits the veteran against an opponent unbeaten for nearly six years. Set for the Toyota Center, Strickland enters as a significant underdog despite extensive main-event experience. He owns 36 professional fights, 99 rounds, and nine completed 25-minute bouts, with four former UFC champions on his résumé. Known for durability and defense, he has three knockdowns conceded in 23 UFC appearances and has never been submitted. Hernandez has gone 25 minutes once.