Strickland, Hernandez on point for UFC Fight Night 267 main event

The UFC Houston headliners successfully made weight ahead of their potential title eliminator bout.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The UFC Fight Night 266 weigh-ins took place on Friday ahead of Saturday's event at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The main event between former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and surging contender Anthony Hernandez was made official after both fighters successfully hit their marks on the scale. The full weigh-in results for the 13-fight card were also released.

Why it matters

The Strickland vs. Hernandez main event is a crucial matchup in the UFC middleweight division, with the winner potentially earning a shot at the title. Making weight is the first critical step for fighters to compete, and the successful weigh-ins ensure the main event and entire card will proceed as scheduled.

The details

Sean Strickland, a former UFC middleweight champion, weighed in at 185 pounds for the main event. His opponent, rising contender Anthony Hernandez, also made the 185-pound middleweight limit. The full 13-fight card saw all other competitors successfully hit their contracted weights as well, clearing the way for the event to take place on Saturday night.

  • The UFC Fight Night 266 weigh-ins took place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • UFC Fight Night 266 is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

The players

Sean Strickland

A former UFC middleweight champion with a professional MMA record of 29-7.

Anthony Hernandez

A surging middleweight contender in the UFC with a 15-2 MMA record.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez is scheduled for 5 rounds and will headline UFC Fight Night 266 on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

The takeaway

This successful weigh-in sets the stage for an important middleweight matchup between two top contenders, with the winner potentially earning a shot at the UFC middleweight title. The full card is now official and ready to proceed as planned on Saturday night.