UFC lands in Houston this Saturday. Photo: Reproduction X/mma_orbit
After the great performance of mario bautista against Vinícius LokDog in Vegas two weeks ago, the UFC lands in Houston this Saturday (21) with a clash of styles in the main event. Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Sean Strickland measure forces with anthony hernandez, one of the top prospects in the category currently dominated by the undefeated Khamzat Shimaev.
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Known for his controversial statements, Strickland returns to the world's most famous octagon a year after his defeat in the rematch against Dricus Du PlessisOn the other side of the cage, he will have one of the great prospects as his opponent. At 32 years old, anthony hernandez They haven't lost since 2020 and have racked up eight consecutive wins since then, including some great performances against... Michael Pereira e Roman Dolidze.
In the co-main event, the veteran Geoff neal He defends his 13th position in the welterweight rankings (up to 77,1 kg) when he faces the Serbian. Uros MedicHired in 2020 after participating in the Contender Series, the Doctor attempts to repeat the feat of Carlos Prates and become yet another fighter to stop the American in a striking exchange. Throughout his career, he has ten knockout victories and is coming off two consecutive wins.
Brazil in the octagon
Michel celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The Brazilian fighters on the main card are experiencing different moments. In the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), Melquizael Costa He seeks to achieve his sixth consecutive victory and enter the rankings by facing the veteran. Dan IgeAt 29 years old, Melk could officially become one of the division's rising prospects if he wins. Before that, Michael Pereira measure forces with Zach Reese In the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg), the Flying Paraense hasn't won since 2024 and is coming off three consecutive losses.
In the last preliminary fight, Carlos Leal He tries to get back to winning ways when he faces Chidi Njoukuani in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg). The Curitiba native is coming off a tough knockout loss to muslim salikhov in July of last year, while the American one was finished by Jake matthews in his last performance.
Technical sheet of UFC Houston
Date: February 21, 2026.
Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time).
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States.
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE Live streaming on Paramount+ (the entire catalog) via TV and internet.
UFC Houston Results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeat anthony hernandez by technical knockout at 2:33 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (punches) at 1:19 of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Melquizael Costa derrotou Dan Ige by technical knockout (spinning kick and punches) at 4:56 of round 1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac derrotou Before Delija by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of round 1.
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira defeated Zack Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal derrotou Chidi Njōkuani by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alibi Idiris defeated Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alden Coria derrotou Luis Gurule by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards derrotou Nora Cornolle by submission (rear naked choke) at 2min24sec of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Punahele Soriano derrotou Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani defeated Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jordan Leavitt derrotou Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 65,7 kg): Carli Judice derrotou Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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