The UFC is in Houston this week for UFC Fight Night 267, and a former champion headlines the card.
Sean Strickland (29-7 MMA, 16-7 UFC) takes on Anthony Hernandez (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in the main event, and the winner could be next in line for a title shot.
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Strickland’s title win, to begin with, was unexpected when he upset Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in 2023. His title run, however, was short-lived. He dropped the belt to Dricus do Plessis just four months later.
But his decision win over Adesanya remains one of the most surprising UFC title results in recent years. Ahead of his return Saturday, when he’ll be trying to rebound from a title rematch loss to du Plessis a year ago, check out Strickland’s shining moment above.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Houston full fight: Watch Sean Strickland’s unlikely title win
