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Jim West notes Anthony Hernandez's loss to Sean Strickland an outlier

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Jim West notes Anthony Hernandez's loss to Sean Strickland an outlier
Summary

Jim West, coach of Anthony Hernandez, described Hernandez's loss to Sean Strickland as an outlier during a recent discussion. Hernandez's eight-fight winning streak came to an end against Strickland in February, who later won the middleweight title by upsetting Khamzat Chimaev. West assessed Strickland's unique fighting style as a challenge unlike any other in the middleweight division. Hernandez is preparing for his next fight against Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento, California, this Saturday.

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  • •Hernandez's eight-fight win streak ended against Strickland in February.
  • •Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev to win the middleweight title.
  • •Hernandez fights Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night 285 on Saturday.
  • •West emphasized the need for a different approach against Strickland.
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Jim West thinks UFC champion Sean Strickland presents a challenge that nobody else does at middleweight.

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