Anthony Hernandez vs Sean Strickland

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Key Stats

Anthony HernandezvsSean Strickland
13
Fights
25
9
Wins
18
4
Losses
7
7
Finishes
6
0
Title Wins
2
0
Title Fights
4
1h 22m
Control Time
0h 33m

Striking Stats

Anthony HernandezvsSean Strickland
710
Sig. Strikes Landed
2,430
60.1%
Sig. Strike Acc.
42.5%
54.6
Sig. Str / Fight
97.2
0
Knockdowns
7
587
Head Strikes
1,963
77
Body Strikes
343
46
Leg Strikes
124

Grappling Stats

Anthony HernandezvsSean Strickland
57
Takedowns Landed
18
40.4%
Takedown Acc.
62.1%
4.4
TD / Fight
0.7
15
Sub. Attempts
4
3
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

HernandezvsStrickland
32 yrs
Age
35 yrs
6' 0"
Height
6' 1"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
75"
Reach
76"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
1,106
ELO Rating
1,310
1,183
Peak ELO
1,310
69.2%
Win Rate
72.0%
77.8%
Finish Rate
33.3%
215
Days / Fight
183

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

HernandezvsStrickland
Active
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
2
8
Best Streak
6
WWWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLWW

Win Methods

HernandezvsStrickland
2 (22.2%)
KO/TKO
5 (27.8%)
5 (55.6%)
Submission
1 (5.6%)
2 (22.2%)
Decision
12 (66.7%)

Fan Ratings

HernandezvsStrickland
6.5
Overall
8.0
6.6
Striking
9.1
6.6
Grappling
7.4
7.0
Wrestling
7.4
6.6
Cardio
8.6
6.3
Chin
7.8
5.9
Power
7.4
6.6
Excitement
8.3

Head-to-Head Record

Anthony Hernandez0
–
Sean Strickland1
L
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. HernandezKO/TKO - R3
Feb 21, 2026

Common Opponents (1)

HernandezvsStrickland
W1W
Brendan Allen
W1W
Who Wins?
Anthony Hernandez ProfileSean Strickland Profile

Anthony Hernandez vs Sean Strickland: Matchup Breakdown

Anthony Hernandez is 9-4 in the Middleweight division with a 69.2% win rate. Sean Strickland is 18-7 at Middleweight, winning 72.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Sean Strickland leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on Feb 21, 2026, won by Sean Strickland by KO/TKO in round 3.

Sean Strickland holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,310 to 1,106. Career peaks are 1,183 for Anthony Hernandez and 1,310 for Sean Strickland. Anthony Hernandez has 2 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 9 victories, a 77.8% finish rate. Sean Strickland has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 33.3% of the time.

Anthony Hernandez stands 6' 0" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Sean Strickland is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Sean Strickland. Anthony Hernandez is 32, Sean Strickland is 35.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anthony Hernandez has landed 710 significant strikes at 60.1% accuracy with 57 takedowns and 1h 22m of control time. Sean Strickland has landed 2,430 at 42.5% with 18 takedowns and 0h 33m of control.

Anthony Hernandez has 0 title fights (0 won) against 4 (2 won) for Sean Strickland. They share 1 common opponent: Brendan Allen.

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Have Anthony Hernandez and Sean Strickland fought before?

Yes. Anthony Hernandez and Sean Strickland have fought once in the UFC. Sean Strickland won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on February 21, 2026.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Anthony Hernandez or Sean Strickland?

Sean Strickland has more UFC wins: 18 to 9. Anthony Hernandez's UFC record is 9-4; Sean Strickland's is 18-7.

KO/TKO wins: Anthony Hernandez 2, Sean Strickland 5. Submission wins: Anthony Hernandez 5, Sean Strickland 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Anthony Hernandez or Sean Strickland?

Sean Strickland is taller at 6'1", to Anthony Hernandez's 6'0" (1 inch). Sean Strickland has the longer reach: 76 inches to 75.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.