Strickland Delivers Violent KO
Sean Strickland delivered a violent KO stoppage over Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez at UFC Fight Night, setting up the finish masterfully in a rare highlight for the controversial fighter. Uros Medic cracked the welterweight top 15 at #12 after KO'ing Geoff Neal at UFC Houston, while Colby Covington oddly moved up one spot in the rankings.
- This was Sean Strickland's first knockout victory in over two years and his first win since losing the UFC Middleweight Championship to Dricus du Plessis in early 2025. - The loss snapped an impressive eight-fight winning streak for Anthony Hernandez, his first defeat since May 2020. - Strickland is known for a defensive, boxing-heavy style that often leads to decisions; he boasts the highest significant strike defense rate among active UFC middleweights (61.1%). - Uros Medic's victory over Geoff Neal was his third consecutive first-round knockout. All 13 of his professional wins have come by way of stoppage. - The fight represented a major step up in competition for Medic, as Neal was the #12 ranked welterweight and it was Medic's first time facing a ranked opponent. - Colby Covington's ranking has been a source of controversy among fans and media due to his inactivity and recent record. - Covington has lost three of his last four fights and his most recent victory was in March 2022.
