Bold Take: UFC returns to Houston after four years, delivering a high-stakes middleweight showdown between former champion and current No. 3-ranked contender Sean Strickland and No. 4 Anthony Hernandez.
Matchups on the card include:
- Juliana Miller vs Carli Judice. Result: Carli Judice defeated Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
- Jordan Leavitt vs Yadier del Valle. Result: Alden Coria defeated Luis Gurule by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Ode' Osbourne vs Alibi Idiris. Result: Alibi Idiris defeated Ode’ Osbourne by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
- Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal.
- Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira. Result: Michel Pereira won by split decision (29-28, 29-28).
- Jacobe Smith vs Josiah Harrell.
Don’t miss UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez, live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on February 21, 2026. Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT, with the main card airing on Paramount+ at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.
This card is packed with intriguing matchups and potential turning points at the middleweight division. As Strickland aims to reaffirm his spot near the top, Hernandez seeks to cement his own ascent. And this is where a lot of fans might disagree on who has the edge and why. Which outcomes do you find most surprising, and what strategic adjustments do you expect from the fighters on fight night?
