UFC Houston Results - Strickland vs. Hernandez

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland takes on Anthony Hernandez in the main event

Feb. 21, 2026 at 6:18pm

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The UFC held an event at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on February 21, 2026. In the main event, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland faced off against Anthony Hernandez in a 185-pound matchup.

Why it matters

The UFC is one of the premier mixed martial arts organizations in the world, and its events generate significant interest and attention from fans. This particular event featured several high-profile fights, including the main event between two top middleweight contenders.

The details

The main card featured several notable fights, including Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic, Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa, and Serghei Spivac vs. Ante Delija. The preliminary card also included several interesting matchups, such as Chidi Njokuani vs. Carlos Leal and Ode Osbourne vs. Alibi Idiris.

  • The UFC Houston event took place on February 21, 2026.
  • The main card aired live on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET.
  • The preliminary card aired live on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. ET.

The players

Sean Strickland

A former UFC middleweight champion who was making his return to the Octagon after a brief hiatus.

Anthony Hernandez

A rising middleweight contender who was looking to make a statement against the former champion.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a war. Strickland and Hernandez are both hungry to get back in the title picture, and they're going to leave it all in the Octagon.”

— Dana White, UFC President (mymmanews.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Strickland vs. Hernandez main event will likely be in line for a shot at the UFC middleweight title in the near future.

The takeaway

The UFC Houston event featured a stacked card with several exciting matchups, highlighting the depth and talent within the promotion's middleweight division.