Michel Pereira and Melquizael Costa are favorites at UFC Houston; see the odds.

Michael Pereira celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The Ultimate lands in Texas this Saturday (21) for another card full of important names. The UFC Houston The main fight features the American Sean Strickland, who seeks to re-enter the middleweight title race (up to 83,9 kg) by facing his compatriot anthony hernandezHowever, to climb the rankings, 'Tarzan' will need to break the bank at the betting houses.

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According to Stakein the main fight of the night, Sean Strickland appears like a zebra in front of anthony hernandezThe former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) has odds of 3.15, meaning a R$100 bet could yield R$315 if he wins. 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 will 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)

Geoff neal in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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According to the quote from official UFC betting site in Brazil, in the welterweight bout, Geoff neal emerges as the favorite against Uros MedicThe American has odds of 1.44, while his rival is considered the underdog with odds of 2.80. If Neal wins, a R$100 bet will return R$144. A bet on the underdog could yield R$280.

Dan Ige (2.80) x Melquizael Costa (1.45)

Melquizael Costa wins in ufc vegas 112. Photo: Twitter / UFC News

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Among the Brazilians on the main card, Melquizael Costa He's on a roll. The athlete 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

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In the heavyweight division, the fight promises to be close, but Before Delija He 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 duel.

Zach Reese (2.28) x Michel Pereira (1.63)

Michael Pereira celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Michael Pereira He also emerges as the favorite in Houston. The Brazilian has odds of 1.63 to win. Zach Reese, which appears with odds of 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)

Carlos Leal knocked out Morono in the UFC 313. Photo: X/UFC News

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Opening the Brazilian participation on the preliminary card, Carlos Leal He is considered the favorite against Chidi NjōkuaniThe athlete has odds of 1.74, while the opponent is listed at 2.10. If the result is positive, R$100 bet on Leal will return R$174.

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Betting odds for 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.

MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)