The UFC is returning to Houston, Texas, for the latest UFC Fight Night event headlined by former middleweight champion Sean Strickland and rising contender Anthony Hernandez. This event, scheduled for February 21, will showcase Strickland’s comeback attempt after a year away, as he takes on Hernandez, who is riding an eight-fight winning streak since 2021. The fight will occur at the Toyota Center, kicking off at 8:00 PM EST and broadcast live on Paramount+.
Broadcast Details for the Upcoming Fight Night Event
Fans can tune in to UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on February 21 from the Toyota Center in Houston, with coverage beginning at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The event will be streamed live on Paramount+, giving viewers an opportunity to watch all the action as it unfolds.
Complete Fight Card for UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
The main card features notable matchups including Sean Strickland versus Anthony Hernandez. Other bouts on the card include Dan Ige against Melquizael Costa and Serghei Spivac facing Ante Delija. The full list of fighters scheduled is as follows:
- Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez
- Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa
- Serghei Spivac vs. Ante Delija
- Jacobe Smith vs. Seokhyeon Ko
- Zach Reese vs. Michel Pereira
- Chidi Njokuani vs. Carlos Leal
- Ode Osbourne vs. Alibi Idiris
- Alden Coria vs. Luis Gurule
- Nora Cornolle vs. Joselyne Edwards
- Austin Vanderford vs. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani
- Jordan Leavitt vs. Yadier Del Valle
- Juliana Miller vs. Carli Judice
Upcoming Scheduled UFC Events After Houston
Following the February 21 event, several other UFC fight nights are planned. On February 28, Brandon Moreno, a former two-time UFC flyweight champion, will face Lone’er Kavanagh at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Moreno looks to recover from a TKO loss suffered last December against Tatsuro Taira. This event is also set for an 8:00 PM EST start and will air live on Paramount+.
Fight Card for UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
- Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
- Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green
- Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes
- Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas
- Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco
- Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Daniel Medina
- Ailin Perez vs. Macy Chiasson
- Christian Quiñones vs. Kris Moutinho
- Douglas Silva De Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
- Sofia Montenegro vs. Ernesta Kareckaitė
- Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall
- Damian Pinas vs. Wes Schultz
Main Scheduled Event for UFC 326 in Las Vegas
UFC 326 is set to take place on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will feature Max Holloway defending his UFC BMF title against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Holloway captured the title by defeating Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision at UFC 328 last July. The event will begin at 8:00 PM EST and will be available live on Paramount+.
Notable Fighters on the UFC 326 Undercard
The undercard includes well-known fighters such as Brian Ortega, Gregory Rodrigues, and Raul Rosas Jr., all returning to competition. The full fight lineup is as follows:
- Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira
- Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega
- Caio Borralho vs. Reiner De Ridder
- Gregory Rodrigues vs. Bruno Ferreira
- Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
- Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long
- Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
- Donte Johnson vs. Duško Todorović
- Joosang Yoo vs. Gaston Bolanos
- Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato
- Su Mudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar
Significance of the Upcoming UFC Events
The upcoming UFC Fight Night and UFC 326 events mark key opportunities for fighters like Sean Strickland and Brandon Moreno to rebound and build momentum. Strickland’s return after a year away will be closely watched, especially against a strong opponent like Anthony Hernandez. Meanwhile, UFC 326 offers a major title defense and showcases fan-favorite fighters, promising exciting matchups. Fans can expect high-level mixed martial arts action as these events unfold across prominent venues in Houston, Mexico City, and Las Vegas.
