Sean Strickland calls out Khamzat Chimaev after stopping Anthony Hernandez in UFC Houston main event
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Sean Strickland secured a third-round TKO victory over Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez at UFC Houston, showcasing an aggressive and damaging performance highlighted by a powerful knee and relentless punches.
- Strickland praised Hernandez’s toughness post-fight but emphasized his own determination to finish the bout, signaling his intent to challenge reigning middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
- Hernandez’s loss ends his recent winning streak and forces him to reassess after his biggest UFC opportunity, admitting he got caught off guard by Strickland’s knee strike.
- Strickland’s win shakes up the middleweight division, potentially positioning him ahead of previously clear No. 1 contender Nassourdine Imavov for a title shot against Ch
