SEAN STRICKLAND VS. ANTHONY HERNANDEZ FIGHT NIGHT WEIGH-IN, PREVIEW, MEDIA DAY & BETTING ODDS
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Houston, Texas (February 19th, 2026)– This high-stakes bout features the #3-ranked former champion Sean Strickland, 34 (29-7), against the #4-ranked and surging Anthony Hernandez, 32, ( 15-2, 1 NC)
Sean Strickland relies on a “zombie-like” forward pressure, utilizing a high guard and piston-like jab to suffocate opponents without overcommitting. His defense is deceptively elite; he parries strikes and checks leg kicks well, forcing opponents into a cardio war. To win, he must stuff Hernandez’s takedowns early and force a striking match where his volume can take over in rounds 4 and 5.
Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez is a cardio anomaly who chains takedown attempts relentlessly. Unlike traditional wrestlers who might stall, Hernandez constantly hunts for submissions and transitions, described as “extreme violence” by pundits. The betting line favors him largely because Strickland struggled with the grappling pressure of Dricus Du Plessis, a style Hernandez mimics but with more submission threats.
Notable Undercard Bouts:
Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic: A welterweight co-main event promising fireworks between two heavy hitters.
Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa: A featherweight clash featuring the durable veteran Ige.
Main Card
The main card is scheduled at 8 PM ET. Some of the fights below can change.
Middleweight #3 Sean Strickland 29-7-0 vs. #4 Anthony Hernandez vs. 15-2-0
Welterweight #12 Geoff Neal vs. Uroš Medić 16-7-0 vs. 12-3-0
Featherweight #14 Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa 19-10-0 vs. 25-7-0
Heavyweight #7 Serghei Spivac vs. #9 Ante Delija 17-6-0 vs. 26-7-0
Welterweight Jacobe Smith vs. Josiah Harrell 11-0-0 vs. 11-0-0
Middleweight Zach Reese vs. Michel Pereira 10-2-0 vs. 31-14-0
Preliminary Card
The prelims are scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM ET.
Welterweight Chidi Njokuani vs. Carlos Leal 25–11–0 vs. 21–7–0
Heavyweight Ante Delija vs. Serghei Spivac 26–7–0 vs. 17–6–0
Women’s Bantamweight Nora Cornolle vs. Joselyne Edwards 9–3–0 vs. 16–6–0
Welterweight Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Punahele Soriano 13–5–0 vs. 12–4–0
Welterweight Phil Rowe vs. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani 11–6–0 vs. 9–2–0
Flyweight Alibi Idiris vs. Ode Osbourne 10–1–0 vs. 13–9–0
Flyweight Alden Coria vs. Luis Gurule 6–2–0 vs. 10–1–0
Women’s Flyweight Juliana Miller 5-3 vs. Carli Judice 5-2
UFC Houston Average Betting Odds:
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