Conor McGregor quickly applauded Sean Strickland following his upset victory in Houston, adding significant attention to the result.
Conor McGregor responded on social media after Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez by third-round TKO at Toyota Center during UFC Fight Night 267.
The stoppage ended Hernandez’s eight-fight winning streak and moved Strickland back into the middleweight title conversation.
Conor McGregor applauds Sean Strickland after upset win over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston
McGregor credited preparation as the foundation of Strickland’s performance and emphasized the value of relentless sparring.
The former double-champ framed the victory as a reflection of consistency and a refusal to overcomplicate the process.
“That’s what nothing but hours and hours of sparring gets you. Just show up and s— spar every day and voila! Overthink nothing. Who gives a f—! Haha! Sean is great!”
He later elaborated by explaining that messy group sparring without ego can produce world-level results in the sport.
Strickland re-enters title picture with statement finish
Strickland took control in the third round and secured the stoppage with strikes after sustained pressure shifted the momentum of the fight.
The outcome improved his record to 30-7 in MMA and 17-7 in the UFC, while Hernandez fell to 15-3 overall.
The win in Houston places Strickland firmly back among the primary contenders at 185 pounds as the division looks ahead to its next title bout.
The combination of performance and high-profile praise ensures his resurgence will remain a focal point in the coming weeks.
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