Anthony Hernandez believes Sean Strickland is the ‘perfect fight’ for him at UFC Houston: ‘Super excited’

Anthony Hernandez is eager to throw down with Sean Strickland on Saturday.

Hernandez is set to headline UFC Houston on Saturday against Strickland in a pivotal fight at middleweight. Heading into the bout, Hernandez is a sizable -310 favorite while the former champ is a +230 underdog on FanDuel.

Entering the bout, Hernandez has plenty of confidence that his pace and pressure, along with his wrestling, will be too much for Strickland. He also believes that this is a perfect fight for him to really showcase all of his skills.

“This one actually makes me super f***ing excited because I love the matched energy,” Hernandez said to UFC.com. “If someone wants to get crazy, it’s like, ‘B***h, run it.’ I’m all in for it. I’m actually really looking forward to this fight. It makes me super excited. I get to go out there, show what I can do against a tough motherf***er that everyone respects.”

Anthony Hernandez is oozing with confidence ahead of UFC Houston

As Hernandez said, he knows Strickland is a tough out and as durable as they come.

Yet, with this being the main event and Hernandez having five rounds to work, he thinks he can finish Strickland at UFC Houston to make a statement.

“I’m going to make it happen,” Hernandez said. “You know me. I find my same ways always there, man. I’m telling you, the way he fights, I think it’s like stylistically the perfect fight for me. I think he’s very good, and I respect the f*** out of him. I know he’s tough, I know what he brings to the table. But I think I’m different. I believe that I’m worthy to be the world champion.”

If Hernandez gets the win over Strickland at UFC Houston, he could very well get a title shot at middleweight.

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