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Ex-Champ Weighs In on UFC Fight Night Main Event
15 Feb
Summary
- Sean Strickland faces Antony Hernandez in UFC Houston main event.
- Dricus du Plessis predicts a fight going the distance.
- Du Plessis hesitantly picked Strickland to win by decision.
Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland is scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 267 this Saturday in Houston, Texas. His opponent will be the No. 4 ranked contender, Antony Hernandez.
This crucial matchup holds significant implications for the middleweight division, determining whether Strickland can maintain his standing or if Hernandez will continue his climb. Dricus du Plessis, who has shared the octagon with Strickland for 25 minutes, weighed in on the upcoming bout.
Du Plessis expressed excitement for the fight, acknowledging Hernandez's relentless pace and ability to break opponents mentally and physically. He noted that keeping Strickland grounded and breaking him is a difficult task, speaking from personal experience. Consequently, du Plessis predicted the fight would not end by stoppage and would go the distance.
He further elaborated that neither fighter is easily finished, and Hernandez lacks the knockout power characteristic of his fighting style. While acknowledging the fight could swing either way, du Plessis ultimately picked Strickland to win, though with some hesitation.
