UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez
UFC returns to Houston with a pivotal middleweight clash between Anthony Hernandez and Sean Strickland. Here’s a preview of the full fight card.
Anthony Hernandez vs Sean Strickland Headlines UFC Houston
The UFC’s latest run of events has started strong, delivering stacked cards and high-level performances before a brief one-week break. Now, the promotion heads to Houston with a compelling main event as Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez takes on former middleweight champion Sean Strickland.
Both fighters remain near the top of the division and could position themselves for a potential title shot against Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland has been in high-stakes matchups before, including his headline bout against Israel Adesanya, where he shocked many fans with a dominant performance. The buildup has been heated, with Strickland stirring controversy on the mic and across social media, while “Fluffy” continues to quietly build momentum as one of the division’s most dangerous contenders. This matchup serves as a major test for Hernandez and could reshape the middleweight title picture.
Houston will also feature a welterweight showdown between Geoff Neal and Uros Medic. Another fight to watch is Dan Ige facing the surging Melquizael Costa, who is aiming to break into the rankings after an impressive performance in his last outing. Overall, it’s a well-rounded card and a strong return event for the UFC.
Check out the full card and event info below.
Odds and Fight Details
The main card starts at 7:00 PM CDT.
| UFC Fight Night | Toyota, Center, Houston | |
| Sean Strickland (+225 ML) | Anthony Hernandez (-278 ML) |
| Geoff Neal (-218 ML) | Uros Medic (+180 ML) |
| Dan Ige (+180 ML) | Melquizael Costa (-218 ML) |
| Serghei Spivac (+120 ML) | Ante Delija (-142 ML) |
| Jacobe Smith (-1050 ML) | Josiah Harrell (+675 ML) |
| Zachary Reese (+130 ML) | Michel Pereira (-155 ML) |
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