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Sean Strickland secured a dominant TKO victory over Anthony Hernandez in the third round at UFC Houston on February 21, 2026, marking his first stoppage in over two years. The win positions Strickland back in the middleweight title discussion as he eyes champion Khamzat Chimaev. Immediately after the fight, Strickland called out Chimaev, intensifying the division's top contender race. This performance reaffirms Strickland's status as a premier middleweight threat. Expect potential title eliminator talks if Chimaev responds.
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