UFC Houston: Strickland vs Hernandez Weigh-In Results

Main event and co-main event fighters make weight ahead of Saturday's UFC event in Houston

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The UFC returns to Houston this Saturday at the Toyota Center, with the middleweight main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, and the welterweight co-main event between Geoff Neal and Uros Medic. All fighters on the 14-bout card successfully made weight at the official weigh-ins on Friday.

Why it matters

The UFC's return to Houston is an important event for the promotion, which is looking to build momentum heading into the spring and summer fight calendar. The main and co-main event matchups feature several top contenders looking to take the next step in their respective divisions.

The details

In the main event, Sean Strickland (25-3) and Anthony Hernandez (9-2) both hit the middleweight limit of 185 pounds. In the co-main, Geoff Neal (14-4) and Uros Medic (11-1) both made the 170-pound welterweight limit. The full 14-fight card saw all competitors successfully weigh in ahead of Saturday's event.

  • The UFC Houston event takes place on Saturday, February 25, 2026.
  • The official weigh-ins were held on Friday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Sean Strickland

A top-ranked middleweight contender with a 25-3 professional record, Strickland is looking to earn a title shot with a win over Hernandez.

Anthony Hernandez

A rising middleweight prospect with a 9-2 record, Hernandez has won four of his last five fights and is aiming to pull off the upset over the more experienced Strickland.

Geoff Neal

A welterweight contender with a 14-4 record, Neal is seeking to bounce back from a recent loss and move closer to a title shot with a win over Medic.

Uros Medic

An 11-1 welterweight prospect, Medic is looking to score the biggest win of his career by defeating the more seasoned Neal in the co-main event.

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What they’re saying

“I'm feeling great and ready to put on a show for the fans in Houston. Hernandez is a tough opponent, but I'm confident in my abilities and I'm going to do whatever it takes to get the win.”

— Sean Strickland (vegassportstoday.com)

“This is the opportunity I've been waiting for. I know Strickland is the favorite, but I'm not going to back down. I'm going to bring the fight to him and show everyone what I'm capable of.”

— Anthony Hernandez (vegassportstoday.com)

What’s next

The UFC Houston event will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2026, with the main card starting at 10 PM ET. The main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez is expected to be one of the most anticipated fights of the night.

The takeaway

The UFC's return to Houston is an important event for the promotion, as it features several top contenders looking to take the next step in their respective divisions. The main and co-main event matchups in particular have the potential to deliver exciting, high-stakes fights that could have major implications on the title pictures in the middleweight and welterweight divisions.