UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez – A Comprehensive Preview

Houston, Texas, is set to host a compelling night of mixed martial arts action on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as UFC Fight Night features a middleweight showdown between former champion Sean Strickland and rising contender Anthony Hernandez. The event, taking place at the Toyota Center, will be broadcast live on Paramount+, with the preliminary card beginning at 5:00 PM EST and the main card kicking off at 8:00 PM EST.

Main Card Matchups

Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez

The main event pits Sean Strickland (29-7 MMA, 16-7 UFC) against Anthony Hernandez (15-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC). Strickland, currently ranked #3 in the middleweight division, is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis in February 2025. Hernandez enters the fight on an impressive eight-fight winning streak, most recently securing a submission victory over Roman Dolidze in August 2025. According to Tapology, Strickland has 11 KO victories and 4 submission wins, while Hernandez boasts 3 KOs and 8 submissions.

Geoff Neal vs. Uroš Medić

A welterweight contest between Geoff Neal (United States) and Uroš Medić (Serbia) is also scheduled for the main card.

Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa

Featherweight action will spot Dan Ige (United States) face off against Melquizael Costa (Brazil).

Serghei Spivac vs. Ante Delija

The heavyweight division will be represented by a bout between Serghei Spivac (Moldova) and Ante Delija (Croatia).

Jacobe Smith vs. Josiah Harrell

Another welterweight fight features Jacobe Smith (United States) against Josiah Harrell (United States).

Zach Reese vs. Michel Pereira

Zach Reese (United States) will take on Michel Pereira (Brazil) in a middleweight clash.

Preliminary Card Highlights

Chidi Njokuani vs. Carlos Leal

The preliminary card begins with a welterweight bout between Chidi Njokuani (United States) and Carlos Leal (Brazil).

Ode’ Osbourne vs. Alibi Idiris

Flyweight competitors Ode’ Osbourne (Jamaica) and Alibi Idiris (Kazakhstan) will also compete.

Additional Prelim Fights

Further preliminary card matchups include Alden Coria vs. Luis Gurule (flyweight), Nora Cornolle vs. Joselyne Edwards (featherweight), Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Punahele Soriano (welterweight), Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs. Phil Rowe (welterweight), Yadier del Valle vs. Jordan Leavitt (featherweight) and Carli Judice vs. Juliana Miller (flyweight).

How to Watch

UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez will be available live on Paramount+ for viewers in the United States.

Weigh-In Results

Official weigh-in results confirm that Sean Strickland weighed in at 185 pounds, while Anthony Hernandez tipped the scales at 186 pounds. Other notable weigh-ins include Uroš Medić at 171 pounds and Geoff Neal at 170.5 pounds.