The Ultimate lands in Texas this Saturday (21) for another card full of important names. UFC Houston features American Sean Strickland in the main event , who seeks to get back into contention for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg) when he faces his compatriot Anthony Hernandez . However, to climb the rankings, 'Tarzan' will need to break the bank at the betting houses.
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According to Stake , in the main event of the night, Sean Strickland is the underdog against Anthony Hernandez . The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) has odds of 3.15, meaning a R$100 bet could yield R$315 in case of victory. Strickland has a record of 29 wins and seven losses. His last fight was against Dricus Du Plessis , losing by unanimous decision in February 2025.
On the other side, Anthony is a strong favorite, paying 1.36. Betting R$100 on the American would return R$136 if he confirms the victory. Hernandez has a record of 15 wins and two losses. His last fight was against Roman Dolidze , winning via submission (rear-naked choke) in the fourth round, in August 2025.
Geoff Neal (1.44) x Uros Medic (2.80)
According to the official UFC betting odds in Brazil , in the welterweight bout, Geoff Neal is the favorite against Uros Medic . The American has odds of 1.44, while his rival is considered the underdog with 2.80. If Neal wins, a R$100 bet would return R$144. A bet on the underdog could yield R$280.
Dan Ige (2.80) x Melquizael Costa (1.45)
Among the Brazilians on the main card, Melquizael Costa is a strong contender. He is the favorite against Dan Ige , with odds of 1.45. This means that a R$100 bet on the Brazilian pays R$145 in case of victory. Ige, considered the underdog, offers a return of R$280 for every R$100 invested.
Serghei Spivac (2.12) x Ante Delija (1.72)
Before Delija . Photo: Reproduction/X
In the heavyweight division, the fight promises to be close, but Ante Delija has the advantage in the odds. The Croatian has odds of 1.72, while Spivac is at 2.12. The difference is smaller compared to the other fights on the main card, indicating an expectation of a closer contest.
Zach Reese (2.28) x Michel Pereira (1.63)
Michel Pereira celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Michel Pereira also emerges as a favorite in Houston. The Brazilian has odds of 1.63 to beat Zach Reese , who is at 2.28. A R$100 bet on the "Flying Paraense" could yield R$163. Those who bet on the American receive R$228 in case of victory.
Chidi Njokuani (2.10) x Carlos Leal (1.74)
Opening the Brazilian participation on the preliminary card, Carlos Leal is considered the favorite against Chidi Njokuani . The athlete has odds of 1.74, while his opponent is listed at 2.10. If he wins, a R$100 bet on Leal will return R$174.
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Betting odds for UFC Houston
Date : February 21, 2026
Time: Starting at 19 PM (Brasilia time)
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States.
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac vs. Ante Delija
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith vs. Seokhyeon Ko
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Zach Reese vs. Michel Pereira
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chidi Njokuani vs. Carlos Leal
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Ode Osbourne x Alibi Idiris
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alden Coria vs. Luis Gurule
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Nora Cornolle x Joselyne Edwards
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Punahele Soriano
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Austin Vanderford vs. Jean Paul Lebosnoyani
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jordan Leavitt x Yadier del Valle
Flyweight (up to 65,7 kg): Juliana Miller vs. Carli Judice
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