UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez – Date, Time, How to Watch
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland faces Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Here’s everything you necessitate to recognize about how to watch the action live.
When and Where
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Prelims Start: 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
Main Card Start: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
How to Watch
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez will be streamed live exclusively on Paramount+. A subscription to Paramount+ is required to view the event. Plans start at $8.99/month or $89.99/year, and include all UFC numbered events and UFC Fight Nights (Paramount+).
The Main Event: Strickland vs. Hernandez
Sean Strickland (26-5) is looking to continue his momentum after a split decision win over Paulo Costa, following a championship rematch loss to Dricus du Plessis. He previously held the UFC middleweight title after a stunning upset victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 (CBS Sports).
Anthony Hernandez (11-2) has won eight consecutive fights, climbing to the No. 4 spot in the official UFC middleweight rankings, just one position behind Strickland (CBS Sports).
Full Fight Card
Beyond the main event, UFC Fight Night features compelling matchups including:
- Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic
- Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa
- Ante Delija vs. Serghei Spivac
Neal and Ige are both returning to the Octagon after overcoming personal health challenges, with Neal battling substance abuse and Ige recovering from eye injuries (CBS Sports).
How to Subscribe to Paramount+
You can sign up for Paramount+ and gain access to UFC Fight Night live by visiting Paramount+. The service is available on a variety of devices, including streaming devices, smart TVs, and mobile devices.