UFC Houston weigh-in: Strickland and Hernandez make weight and confirm fight; Brazilian squad performs well.

The main fighters at UFC Houston fulfilled their pre-fight obligations.

Rodrigo Tannuri

20/02/2026 | 13:33

Michel celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Held this Friday (20), the official weigh-in for UFC Houston went smoothly. Stars of the event that takes place this Saturday (21), anthony hernandez e Sean Strickland, former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), both made weight successfully, confirming their participation in the main event. The trio of Brazilians led by Michael Pereira He also did well and is Officially announced in the octagon.

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Hernandez and Strickland were the first fighters to appear at the pre-fight ceremony. Ranked number four in the middleweight division, 'Fluffy' barely struggled to make weight. On the scale, the athlete, calm and healthy, weighed in at 84,3 kg.

In turn, the former champion of the category also presented himself in good physical condition. Focused, the bad boy weighed in at 83,9 kg. The duel between the athletes is extremely important, as it could define the next challenger for the champion's title. Khamzat Shimaev.

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Brazilian Squadron in action

Michael Pereira e Melquizael Costa They fight on the main card and did not disappoint at the weigh-in. In the middleweight division, the Flying Paraense weighed in at 84,3 kg. Zachary ReeseHis opponent also weighed in within the category limit, at 84,1 kg. In the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), 'Dalmatian' weighed in at 65,9 kg, the same weight as his opponent. Dan Ige, your opponent.

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On the preliminary card, Carlos Leal, a member of the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), weighed in at 77,1 kg, meaning he was lighter than his opponent. On the other side, Chidi Njōkuani weighed 77,5 kg.

UFC Houston weigh-in results

MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland (83,9 kg) x anthony hernandez (84,3 kg)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Geoff neal (77,3 kg) x Uros Medic (77,5 kg)

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Dan Ige (65,9 kg) x Melquizael Costa (65,9 kg)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac (114 kg) x Before Delija (108,4 kg)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith (77,5 kg) x Josiah Harrell (77,5 kg)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Zachary Reese (84,1 kg) x Michael Pereira (84,3 kg)

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chidi Njōkuani (77,5 kg) x Carlos Leal (77,1 kg)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Ode Osbourne (57,1 kg) x Alibi Idiris (57,1 kg)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Alden Coria (56,9 kg) x Luis Gurule (56,6 kg)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Nora Cornolle (61,6 kg) x Joselyne Edwards (61,4 kg)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ramiz Brahimaj (77,3 kg) x Punahele Soriano (77,5 kg)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Philip Rowe (77,3 kg) x Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani (77,3 kg)

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Jordan Leavitt (65,9 kg) x Yadier del Valle (65,9 kg)

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Juliana Miller (57,1 kg) x Carli Judice (56,6 kg)

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