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UFC Fight Night 267 live results: Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon returns to the Lone Star State this weekend with a big middleweight main event as UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on Paramount+ takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

The main event is a pivotal bout in the middleweight division as former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland takes on Anthony Hernandez. Strickland fights for the first time in a year and looks to get back into the win column after a title fight loss to former champion Dricus Du Plessis. Hernandez is the hottest fighter at 185 pounds, entering this fight riding an eight-fight win streak.

In the co-main event, fireworks are expected at 170 pounds as Geoff Neal takes on Uros Medic, both with ten knockout wins in their career. Also on the main card is a featherweight battle between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa; a battle of ranked heavyweights as Serghei Spivac takes on Ante Delija; and a middleweight fight pitting Zachary Reese against Michel Pereira.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Juliana Miller (4-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Carli Judice (5-2, 2-1 UFC)

Judice pressing forward and throwing as both connect. Judice lands a body kick and Miller grabs the leg looking for a takedown. Miller has the back and the body lock against the fence. Miller drags it to the mat and has the body triangle locked on. They scramble to their feet and Miller lets go of back control. Judice lands a big elbow as they are clinched up against the fence. Judice is able to break the clinch as Miller lands an uppercut. Judice lands a combination. Judice stuns Miller with a straight left hand and then defends a takedown attempt from Miller. Judice lands some more punches as she’s pressuring. Judice lands a big combination. Miller shoots for a takedown but Judice defends. They trade knees. Judice lands some elbows. 10-9 Judice.

Judice landing to start the second as she connects with some leg kicks and a left hand. Miller lands a counter right hand. Judice with a combo as Miller lands a right hand. Judice lands a combo and Miller is busted up a little. Judice continuing to pour on the volume as she is pressuring. They trade kicks. They clinch and both land elbows as Judice lands a body shot on the break. Judice lands a solid left hand. Judice with a hard body kick. Judice with a flurry though Miller is firing punches back. Miller lands a right hand. Judice lands a pair of uppercuts. They trade and Judice lands a head kick. Judice with a knee to the body and a body kick late. 10-9 Judice, 20-18 Judice.

Judice landing to start the third. Judice lands a pair of left hands followed by a body kick. They clinch against the fence. Miller jumps on the fence to use it to take the back of Judice as they go to the mat. Judice is trying to scramble out as Miller keeps back control. Miller lands from the back and looks for a rear-naked choke. She is on the jaw as Judice is landing back punches. Miller is squeezing but Judice is able to get out and they scramble up. Judice lands a combination. Miller lands a solid right hand. Judice with a front kick to the body. Miller looks for a takedown but Judice slides off. They trade against the fence. They both land left hands. Judice lands a solid left hand. They trade at the end. 10-9 Miller, 29-28 Judice.

Fight Result- Carli Judice def. Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Jordan Leavitt (12-3, 5-3 UFC) vs. Yadier del Valle (10-0, 2-0 UFC)

del Valle tries a front kick but Leavitt grabs the leg and clinches and then drags del Valle down to the mat. They stand with Leavitt keeping body control. Timeout is called as Leavitt landed a groin strike on del Valle. They get back to action and Leavitt scores a takedown. Leavitt working from inside the guard of del Valle as Leavitt slams him back down. Leavitt with a short elbow from the top. Leavitt with more elbows from the top. Leavitt postures up for a moment to land a right hand before getting back into del Valle’s full guard. Leavitt trying to pass guard as he lands from the top. Leavitt with more shots from the top. 10-9 Leavitt.

del Valle is pressing forward and lands a leg kick and a left hand. Leavitt shoots for a takedown but del Valle sprawls away. del Valle with a right hand to the body of Leavitt. Leavitt looks for a takedown but del Valle defends and grabs the neck. Leavitt is able to get into side control before working to the half-guard of del Valle. Leavitt landing from the top as del Valle is trying to use the fence to get to his feet. Leavitt with more shots from the top. del Valle lands an illegal upkick and timeout is called. They restart on the mat. Leavitt looks for a heel hook. 10-9 Leavitt, 20-18 Leavitt.

Leavitt throwing kicks to keep del Valle at a distance. del Valle is cutting the Octagon off from Leavitt but isn’t throwing punches. Leavitt isn’t throwing either. Leavitt goes for a takedown but del Valle lands a knee and ends up on top. Leavitt hanging on with double underhooks on the bottom. del Valle isn’t doing a lot but lands some body shots. Leavitt reverses and ends up on top. Leavitt with some shots from the top and he smacks the butt of del Valle. Leavitt with a pair of elbows from the top. 10-9 Leavitt, 30-27 Leavitt.

Fight Result- Jordan Leavitt def. Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Phil Rowe (11-6, 4-4 UFC) vs. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani (9-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks at the same time. Lebosnoyani lands a leg kick and then a left hand as he looks for a takedown, but Rowe defends. Lebosnoyani backs away and then lands a solid combination. Rowe lands a stiff jab. Rowe lands a leg kick. Rowe working the jab and lands a leg kick. Lebosnoyani is able to score a takedown against the fence. Lebosnoyani attacks the neck. Lebosnoyani with some elbows from the top. Lebosnoyani lands from the top but they scramble up. Lebosnoyani lands against the fence before backing away. They trade left hands and Rowe lands a knee. Lebosnoyani lands a head kick followed by a right hand and then lands to the body. Lebosnoyani with a combo. Both land at the end. 10-9 Lebosnoyani.

Lebosnoyani lands a pair of kicks. Rowe works the jab. Rowe lands a leg kick. Lebosnoyani with a body kick after Rowe lands on the feet. Lebosnoyani with a body kick and a right hand. Lebosnoyani shoots for a takedown but Rowe is defending against the fence. Rowe lands an elbow as he’s defending. Lebosnoyani scores the takedown. They get to their feet and are clinched against the fence. Lebosnoyani lands a right hand as they separate. Rowe lands a leg kick. 10-9 Lebosnoyani, 20-18 Lebosnoyani.

Lebosnoyani lands a right hand. Rowe with a jab and a right hand. Rowe still working the jab but eats a pair of leg kicks from Lebosnoyani. Both work the jab. Rowe with a double jab and a high kick. Lebosnoyani lands a right hand. Rowe throws a knee but Lebosnoyani grabs it and scores a takedown. Lebosnoyani looks for a guillotine choke but lets go to get the mount. They scramble and Lebosnoyani remains on top. Rowe tries to scramble but Lebosnoyani keeps attacking the neck and stays on top. They get to their feet. Lebosnoyani lands a right hand. They trade right hands. Rowe with a combination. Rowe lands a big combo. 10-9 Lebosnoyani, 30-27 Lebosnoyani.

Fight Result- Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani def. Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Ramiz Brahimaj (13-5, 5-3 UFC) vs. Punahele Soriano (12-4, 6-4 UFC)

They trade left hands. Soriano lands an uppercut. Brahimaj with a body kick. Soriano with a high kick. Brahimaj lands some counter shots and a high kick. Brahimaj lands a body kick. They clinch and both land dirty boxing before separating. Brahimaj landing with slightly more volume. Brahimaj with a body kick. Brahimaj lands a combination. Brahimaj lands to the body then Soriano lands a series of punches. Brahimaj with another body kick. Soriano lands a straight left hand. Soriano lands a combination. Soriano with a solid left hand. Brahimaj shoots for a takedown and drags it down from the back. Soriano spins to the top and lands to end the round. 10-9 Brahimaj.

Brahimaj looking for a takedown early as they work to the fence. Brahimaj has back control and is trying to drag it down. Soriano goes to one knee. They scramble and Soriano is on top and has control as they stand. Soriano with some knees against the fence and lands an elbow. They are separated. Brahimaj shoots for a takedown but Soriano sprawls to defend. Brahimaj takes the back and gets Soriano down and has the body triangle locked on. Brahimaj gets the mount late but grabs the fence. Close round. 10-9 Soriano, 19-19.

Soriano lands a pair of high kicks. Soriano lands two more kicks and Brahimaj is hurt a little. Soriano lands a combination. Brahimaj looks for a takedown and is able to get one. Brahimaj is holding onto Soriano and not doing anything. Soriano is able to force it to the feet but Brahimaj keeps ahold of the body. Brahimaj looks gassed. They scramble down as both attack the neck and they stand. Soriano with a combo against the fence. Brahimaj goes to his butt and Soriano lands from the top and lands a knee as they stand. Brahimaj attacking the neck on the feet. They go to the mat and Soriano ends up on top and he ends it there. 10-9 Soriano, 29-28 Soriano.

Fight Result- Punahele Soriano def. Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Bantamweights- #12 Nora Cornolle (9-3, 3-2 UFC) vs. #14 Joselyne Edwards (16-6, 7-4 UFC)

Cornolle lands a solid right hand. Cornolle lands a combination before they clinch. Cornolle with an elbow as they’re up against the fence. Edwards pressuring and lands some knees. Edwards has the body lock and looks for a takedown, but Cornolle defends and lands an elbow followed by some heavy knees against the fence. Edwards reverses and they’re still working against the fence. Cornolle with a pair of hard knees. They separate. They trade combinations. Cornolle with a spinning back fist. They both throw spinning back fists before tying up against the fence. Cornolle with a knee and an elbow. 10-9 Cornolle.

Cornolle lands a leg kick as Edwards is pressing forward. Cornolle with a pair of leg kicks. Edwards is able to score a takedown. Edwards with a pair of left hands from the top as she gets the back of Cornolle. They get to their feet. Edwards slams Cornolle to the mat and is landing heavy shots. Cornolle looked out but the referee let it go. Edwards grabs the back and locks in a rear-naked choke and Cornolle taps! What a finish from Edwards!

Fight Result- Joselyne Edwards def. Nora Cornolle by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:44 of Round 2

> Flyweights- Alden Coria (11-3 1 NC, 1-0 UFC) vs. Luis Gurule (10-2, 0-2 UFC)

Coria works the jab and they exchange leg kicks. Coria lands a leg kick. Coria with a right hand. Coria works the jab. Gurule lands a right hand. Coria with a pair of left hands. Both are being patient. Gurule lands a combo as he presses Coria up against the fence. Coria reverses position and lands a shoulder strike and a knee to the body before they break apart. Coria works the jab. They trade jabs. Coria with a calf kick. Coria with a knee to the body. 10-9 Coria.

Coria lands a pair of leg kicks. Gurule catches a leg and scores a brief takedown as Coria gets right to his feet. Coria lands a right hand that briefly hurts Gurule. Coria lands a body kick. They clinch against the fence and Coria lands a couple of elbows before they separate. Coria lands an uppercut amidst a flurry of punches landed. Coria with a left hand followed by a head kick. Gurule lands a flurry of punches before they clinch. They separate and Coria lands a knee. Gurule with a right hand. Gurule ducks under a spin attack and gets a slam takedown, but Coria quickly gets to top position. Coria with some elbows from side control. Coria grabbed the neck but let go and landed a pair of elbows. 10-9 Coria, 20-18 Coria.

Coria working the jab as Gurule is pressuring and lands a combo. They tie up against the fence. They separate to the center. Coria lands a combination to the body, but eats a right hand from Gurule. They trade and Coria scores a takedown. Coria has the back as they stand. They separate as Coria lands. Gurule lands a right hand. Coria with an uppercut and Gurule lands a left hand. Coria lands to the body then hurts Gurule with a jab. Coria landing some big shots now. Coria with a pair of left hands and grabs the leg of Gurule. He lets go and lands a body kick. Coria lands a combo. Gurule with a right hand. They trade to end it. 10-9 Coria, 30-27 Coria.

Fight Result- Alden Coria def. Luis Gurule by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Ode Osbourne (13-9, 5-7 UFC) vs. Alibi Idiris (10-1, 0-1 UFC)

Idiris shoots for a takedown but Osbourne shakes him off. Idiris lands a right hand and Osbourne goes down for a brief moment. Osbourne lands a combo. Osbourne with a left hand and a body kick. Idiris lands a right hand. Idiris with a leg kick and looks for a takedown but Osbourne defends as they go to the fence. Idiris gets the takedown. Osbourne tries to force it up but Idiris gets back into the full guard. Idiris lands from the top before passing guard. They get to their feet and break apart. Idiris lands a right hand. Osbourne with a combo. Osbourne lands a right hook. Idiris lands an elbow. 10-9 Idiris.

Osbourne lands a right hand and a body kick. Idiris looks for a takedown but Osbourne defends and they break apart. Osbourne lands to the body. Idiris with a leg kick. Osbourne lands a left hand, and then Idiris lands a right hand. Idiris tries to get Osbourne down and almost does as he takes back control. Idiris lands from the back. They get to their feet and separate. Osbourne with a body kick and Idiris lands a counter right hand. Idiris looks for a takedown against the fence. Idiris gets the body lock and gets a takedown. Idiris with some hammerfists from the top. 10-9 Idiris, 20-18 Idiris.

Idiris lands a body kick as Osbourne connects with a right hand. Idiris lands a counter punch and then scores a takedown. He lands from the top before they scramble and Idiris keeps body control, but Osbourne connects with a right hook on separation. Osbourne with a jab. Osbourne shoots for a takedown, but Idiris defends and lands a knee. Idiris with a left hand. Idiris scores a takedown. Osbourne ends up inside the guard of Idiris. Not much happened before they get up. Idiris connects and they clinch. Idiris lands a knee. 10-9 Idiris, 30-27 Idiris.

Fight Result- Alibi Idiris def. Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

> Welterweights- Chidi Njokuani (25-11 1 NC, 5-4 UFC) vs. Carlos Leal (22-7, 1-2 UFC)

Njokuani with a series of kicks to start things off. Njokuani with lots of calf kicks early on. Leal lands a combo to the body. Leal with a series of combinations to the head but eats a knee from Njokuani. Leal with an inside leg kick then a flurry of punches. Njokuani with a front kick as they trade elbows then some punches. Leal with a flurry of punches to the head and body. Leal with a solid right hand and Njokuani lands a knee. Leal with a series of punches to the head and body as he lands a big right hand. Njokuani with a pair of kicks and a right hand. Leal lands a right hand. Leal lands a combo as Njokuani lands a body kick. 10-9 Leal.

Njokuani lands some kicks and Leal catches one and pushes it against the fence. Njokuani lands a pair of knees as they separate. Leal lands a right hand and Njokuani stumbles back but recovers. Njokuani lands a body kick. Leal pressing forward and landing punches as Njokuani lands some kicks. Leal pushes it against the fence. Leal has the body lock and gets a brief takedown. Leal still has body control as they stand. Njokuani with a back elbow as Leal lands some short knees. They separate. Njokuani with a body kick. 10-9 Leal, 20-18 Leal.

Njokuani lands a jab but Leal backs him up with a series of punches. Njokuani working the jab. Leal working the jab as well. Njokuani lands a high kick. Leal with some big punches, mixing to the head and body. Njokuani with a leg kick but Leal lands a series of combinations. They trade leg kicks and Leal lands a flurry of shots. Njokuani misses an elbow and Leal lands a combo. Njokuani with a jab. Leal lands a combination. Njokuani with a body kick followed by a jab. Leal lands a right hand. Njokuani lands a leg kick. Leal with a leg kick and a combination. Njokuani with a leg kick that put Leal down on one knee. Njokuani with a pair of kicks. Leal lands a right hand. They trade punches. Njokuani with a head kick. 10-9 Njokuani, 29-28 Leal.

Fight Result- Carlos Leal def. Chidi Njokuani by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Middleweights- Zachary Reese (10-2 1 NC, 4-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Michel Pereira (31-14 2 NC, 9-5 UFC)

Pereira lands a hard body kick. Reese with some leg kicks as Pereira lands a right hand. Pereira lands a right hand that drops Reese to his butt. Reese is throwing upkicks but Pereira backs off and lets him back up. Pereira with a front kick to the body. Reese lands a kick that grazes the cup and timeout is called. Replay looks clean like there was no shot to the cup. They get back to action. Reese with an inside leg kick. Pereira with a front kick. Timeout is called for another groin strike by Reese, and this one fully connected this time. They get back going and trade punches. Reese lands a head kick. Reese misses a spinning attack and Pereira scores a takedown. Both landing on the mat. Pereira lands a pair of knees as they stand. Pereira with a combination. 10-9 Pereira.

Reese with a pair of body kicks as Pereira lands some punches. Pereira lands a knee to the body and Reese briefly goes down but gets up. Pereira lands a right hand followed by a knee. Timeout is called for an eye poke by Reese. They return to action and Reese scores a takedown. They scramble up and Reese has the back but is busted open. They separate. Pereira with a jumping knee to the body. Pereira with a jab as Reese lands a body kick. Reese with a solid left hand. Reese with a flying knee. 10-9 Reese, 19-19.

Reese lands a body kick. Reese with a leg kick. Pereira lands a knee as they briefly clinch. Pereira lands two solid right hands. They are both landing but this is still wide open. Pereira is landing with slightly more volume. Reese lands a left hand. Pereira gets a takedown but Reese attacks the neck. Pereira is able to escape and they get to their feet. They trade big right hands. Pereira lands a knee as they both throw late. Close fight. 10-9 Pereira, 29-28 Pereira.

Fight Result- Michel Pereira def. Zachary Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Jacobe Smith (11-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Josiah Harrell (11-0, 0-0 UFC)

Smith landing some early kicks to the body and legs. Smith with another leg kick. Smith lands a right hand followed by a heavy body kick. Smith scores a takedown and Harrell attacks the leg before they get to their feet. Smith lands a head kick and a left hook. Harrell with a left hand but Smith lands a big counter right hand. Smith scores a takedown. They get right up and Harrell lands a body kick. Smith with a body kick. Harrell scores a takedown but Smith reverses and starts landing big shots. Smith continues to land big shots and Harrell is out cold! What a finish from Smith!

Fight Result- Jacobe Smith def. Josiah Harrell by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #7 Serghei Spivac (17-6, 8-6 UFC) vs. #9 Ante Delija (26-7, 1-1 UFC)

They’re both working the jab. Delija lands a quick combination. They trade jabs. Delija lands a left hand. Delija lands a right hand. Spivac with a nice combination. They trade jabs. Delija with a quick combo. Spivac with a left hand as he was backing up. Spivac working the jab. Spivac stumbles Delija a little with a nice combination. Delija lands a right hand. Spivac back working the jab and Delija’s face is busted up. 10-9 Spivac.

Both are working the jab to start the second. Spivac working the jab more. Spivac lands an overhand right in close range. Delija lands a right hand. Spivac lands a right hand and then a left hand before a wild exchange against the fence between the two. Spivac lands a right hand. Delija with some big punches and Spivac is backing away. Delija with some big shots and right hands and uppercuts as Spivac is covering up. They clinch against the fence. Spivac holds Delija against the fence but they break apart before the end of the round. 10-9 Delija, 19-19.

Spivac lands a right hand and a leg kick. Spivac with a stiff jab. Right hand from Spivac and then he lands another one. They trade jabs. Spivac lands a combo. Spivac shoots for a takedown as he pushes Delija against the fence. Spivac drops down and is able to complete the takedown. Delija gives up his back but they end up on their feet. Spivac has back control but Delija is able to spin out of trouble. Spivac with a left hand. They trade jabs. Spivac with a left hook. Delija lands a left hand. Spivac with a late combo. 10-9 Spivac, 29-28 Spivac.

Fight Result- Serghei Spivac def. Ante Delija by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- #14 Dan Ige (19-10, 11-9 UFC) vs. Melquizael Costa (25-7, 6-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Ige gets a brief takedown but they scramble up and clinch against the fence. Ige has the underhooks and looks to get Costa to the mat. Costa is able to get Ige to the mat but they quickly get up and are still clinched. Costa lands a knee. Ige with some foot stomps. Costa with a knee. They separate. Costa with a high kick. Costa with a front kick that briefly hurts Ige. Costa lands another high kick. Costa with more kicks and they briefly clinch before breaking apart. Ige lands a right hand. Costa drops Ige with a spinning kick right to the chin and some follow-up shots end it just before the end of the first! What a finish from Costa!

Fight Result- Melquizael Costa def. Dan Ige by TKO (kick & punches) at 4:56 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #12 Geoff Neal (16-7, 8-5 UFC) vs. Uros Medic (12-3, 6-3 UFC)

They’re trading and feeling each other out early. Medic then tags Neal with a left hand and Neal goes down and is out cold! What a knockout by Medic!

Fight Result- Uros Medic def. Geoff Neal by knockout (punch) at 1:19 of Round 1

> Middleweights- #3 Sean Strickland (29-7, 16-7 UFC) vs. #4 Anthony Hernandez (15-2 1 NC, 9-2 UFC)

Strickland working the jab and teet kick early. Hernandez lands a calf kick. Strickland still working the jab. He continues to work the jab and lands an uppercut. Hernandez with a left hand and a leg kick. Hernandez lands a jab. Strickland lands a solid combination followed by a big right hand. Strickland with an inside leg kick. Hernandez lands a combination and pushes Strickland against the fence. They separate. Strickland back working the jab. Hernandez lands a right hand and Strickland stumbles a little. Hernandez with a late flurry. 10-9 Hernandez.

They’re trading in close range. Hernandez lands a solid right hand as Strickland continues to work the jab. Strickland with a teet kick and Hernandez lands a counter right hand. Strickland working the jab well as Hernandez lands a leg kick. Hernandez lands an uppercut in a brief clinch and Strickland with a knee as they break. Strickland still working the jab. Hernandez is pressing forward but is also eating the jab from Strickland. Strickland lands a combo and Hernandez lands to the body. They clinch but not much happens. Strickland lands a right hand. 10-9 Strickland, 19-19.

Both working the jab. Hernandez lands a right hand. Hernandez lands inside the pocket as Strickland is moving and throwing the jab. They trade inside the pocket before clinching up. They separate and Strickland is hurting Hernandez with shots to the head and body. Hernandez with a right hand but Strickland hurts Hernandez with a knee to the body and then drops Hernandez with a flurry and some more shots from the top gets the stoppage.

Fight Result- Sean Strickland def. Anthony Hernandez by TKO (strikes) at 2:33 of Round 3

Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez Fight Preview and Breakdown UFC Houston 2026

Posted on by Jake Skudder

UFC Fight Night in Houston (Toyota Center) on February 21, 2026 closes with a pure styles clash at middleweight, with Sean Strickland’s jab-heavy, pressure boxing against Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez’s pace grappling and submission hunting. On paper, the numbers explain why this fight is so compelling. Strickland pushes a high-output striking game (5.95 significant strikes landed per minute via UFC Stats) while Hernandez pairs efficient striking with one of the most aggressive takedown rates in the division (6.46 takedowns per 15 minutes).

Strickland’s jab-first boxing and damage accumulation

Strickland’s best rounds are built on simple, repeatable wins: occupy the center, pump the jab, and force opponents to throw first into his reads. He absorbs a fair amount in return (4.57 SApM) because he is willing to trade volume for control, but his defense and pacing let him keep the same cadence in the later rounds (if it gets there).

The strategic question is whether Strickland can keep Hernandez at the end of combinations long enough to discourage level changes. Strickland’s takedown defense is really solid at 76%, and he does attempt takedowns himself at a low level (0.73 per 15 minutes), but his primary win condition is still to bank minutes with clean, repeatable boxing exchanges to get the decision.

Hernandez’s chain wrestling and submission volume

Hernandez is not a “one shot” wrestler. His whole game is built on repeat entries, resets, and re-attacks until the clinch becomes a scramble. Statistically, it shows: 6.46 takedowns per 15 minutes with 1.8 submissions attempted per 15 minutes is a rare combination at 185.

Even if Strickland initially stuffs shots, Hernandez can still win sequences by forcing extended grappling exchanges that drain output and lower Strickland’s jab volume. Hernandez also absorbs very little (2.53 SApM), which suggests he is hard to hit cleanly when he is dictating phase changes.

Where the fight is decided: entry defense vs scramble management

This main event likely swings on two micro-battles:

First contact on Hernandez’s entries. Strickland must make Hernandez pay with straight punches before the hips get involved. If Hernandez gets to the body lock consistently, the fight becomes a cardio and position test.

What happens after the first stop. Even strong takedown defense can lose if the defender cannot reset to stance quickly. Hernandez thrives when opponents defend one attempt and then get dragged into the next exchange.

    Tale of the tape and style metrics

    MetricSean StricklandAnthony Hernandez
    Record29-7-015-2-0
    Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
    Reach76 in (1.93 m)75 in (1.91 m)
    Sig. Strikes Landed per Min (SLpM)5.954.59
    Sig. Strikes Absorbed per Min (SApM)4.572.53
    Takedowns Avg per 15 min0.736.46
    Takedown Defense76%68%
    Sub. Avg per 15 min0.21.8

    The cleanest paths to victory

    FighterWin conditionWhat must show up
    StricklandBox at range, deny clean clinch entries, win rounds on volumeJab discipline, early intercepts, fast stance resets
    HernandezForce grappling minutes, win scrambles, threaten submissions to keep Strickland defensiveChain wrestling, top pressure, re-shots after the first stop

    If Strickland is consistently jabbing and forcing Hernandez to shoot from too far out, he can turn this into a long, frustrating kickboxing match. If Hernandez gets repeated clinch contact and turns every defense into a second and third attempt, the math shifts quickly in his favor.

    UFC Houston Odds 2026 Strickland vs Hernandez

    Posted on by Jake Skudder

    UFC Houston takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, with the card streaming on Paramount+. The prelims begin at 5 p.m. ET and the main card starts at 8 p.m. ET.

    The headline attraction is a five round middleweight main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, and the market has positioned Hernandez as a clear favorite. As of the latest DraftKings listings, Hernandez is priced at -278 and Strickland at +225.

    Below is a straightforward snapshot of the UFC Houston odds as they are being posted right now. Odds are always subject to movement leading into fight night and can vary by sportsbook.

    UFC Houston main card odds

    FightOdds
    Sean Strickland vs. Anthony HernandezStrickland +225, Hernandez -278
    Geoff Neal vs. Uros MedicNeal -218, Medic +180
    Dan Ige vs. Melquizael CostaIge +180, Costa -218
    Serghei Spivac vs. Ante DelijaSpivac +120, Delija -142
    Jacobe Smith vs. Josiah HarrellSmith -310, Harrell +250
    Zach Reese vs. Michel PereiraReese +130, Pereira -155

    The top of the card has two clear tiers. Hernandez and Neal are positioned as the biggest favorites among the headliners listed above, while fights like Spivac vs. Delija and Reese vs. Pereira sit in a more competitive range where a single swing moment can change the story.

    UFC Houston prelim odds

    FightOdds
    Chidi Njokuani vs. Carlos LealNjokuani +110, Leal -130
    Ode Osbourne vs. Alibi IdirisOsbourne +110, Idiris -130
    Alden Coria vs. Luis GuruleCoria -345, Gurule +275
    Nora Cornolle vs. Joselyne EdwardsCornolle +260, Edwards -325
    Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Punahele SorianoBrahimaj -115, Soriano -105
    Phil Rowe vs. Jean-Paul LebosnoyaniRowe +164, Lebosnoyani -198
    Jordan Leavitt vs. Yadier Del ValleLeavitt +320, Del Valle -410
    Juliana Miller vs. Carli JudiceMiller +550, Judice -800

    On the prelims, the widest numbers are attached to Miller vs. Judice and Leavitt vs. Del Valle, which signals the market expects a one-sided outcome. Brahimaj vs. Soriano is the closest to a pick, with both fighters sitting near even.

    UFC Houston 2026 Strickland vs Hernandez Main Card Start Times: US, UK, Australia and more.

    Posted on by Jake Skudder

    UFC Houston, headlined by Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez, takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, with the main card airing on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

    If you are watching outside the United States, the easiest way to avoid missing the main card is to anchor everything to 8 p.m. ET, then convert from there. February is standard time in the US, so 8 p.m. ET equals 1:00 a.m. GMT (UK) on Sunday, February 22.

    UFC Houston main card start time in the US (ET, CT, MT, PT)

    The main card begins Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

    Here are the main US time zones:

    • Eastern (ET): 8:00 p.m. Saturday
    • Central (CT): 7:00 p.m. Saturday
    • Mountain (MT): 6:00 p.m. Saturday
    • Pacific (PT): 5:00 p.m. Saturday

    UFC Houston main card start time in the UK (GMT)

    UK fans should plan for a late night, because the main card starts at:

    • United Kingdom (GMT): 1:00 a.m. Sunday, February 22

    That is the direct conversion from 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.

    UFC Houston main card start time in Australia (AEDT, AEST, AWST)

    Australia lands on a Sunday start because of the time difference:

    • Sydney, Melbourne (AEDT): 12:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22
    • Brisbane (AEST): 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 22
    • Perth (AWST): 9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 22

    UFC Houston main card start time in Europe, Canada, and more

    Use this quick reference table for the main card.

    Region / CityLocal start time
    New York, Toronto (ET)8:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21
    Chicago, Dallas (CT)7:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21
    Denver (MT)6:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21
    Los Angeles, Vancouver (PT)5:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21
    London (GMT)1:00 a.m. Sun, Feb 22
    Paris, Berlin, Rome (CET)2:00 a.m. Sun, Feb 22
    Dubai (GST)5:00 a.m. Sun, Feb 22
    New Delhi (IST)6:30 a.m. Sun, Feb 22
    Rio de Janeiro (BRT)10:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21

    Reminder: the prelims are scheduled for 5 p.m. ET, so if you want the full card, set your reminders earlier.

    UFC Houston 2026 Strickland vs Hernandez Prelims Start Times: US, UK, Australia and more

    Posted on by Jake Skudder

    UFC Fight Night heads back to Houston on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez topping the bill. If you are mainly here for the prelims, the key detail is simple: the prelims begin at 5 p.m. ET. That start time is confirmed across major listings for the event, along with the US broadcast split between prelims and the main card.

    Below, you will find the UFC Houston prelims start time converted for the US, the UK, Australia, and several other popular regions so you can plan your watch without doing timezone math at the last second.

    UFC Houston prelims start time in the US (ET, CT, MT, PT)

    The prelims start at 5:00 p.m. Eastern (ET) on Saturday, February 21.

    Quick US conversions:

    • 4:00 p.m. CT
    • 3:00 p.m. MT
    • 2:00 p.m. PT

    If you are timing your evening, most UFC Fight Night prelim cards run for roughly three hours, with the main card scheduled later in prime time.

    UFC Houston prelims start time in the UK (GMT)

    For UK viewers, 5:00 p.m. ET equals 10:00 p.m. GMT on Saturday, February 21.

    That is a friendly start for a late Saturday watch, especially if you want to catch the full prelim slate before the main card begins.

    UFC Houston prelims start time in Australia (AEDT, AEST)

    In Australia, the prelims land on Sunday morning.

    • Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra (AEDT): 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Feb 22
    • Brisbane (AEST): 8:00 a.m. Sunday, Feb 22

    Australia is on daylight saving in several states in February, which is why AEDT sits one hour ahead of AEST.

    UFC Houston prelims start times in other regions (Canada, Europe, India, UAE)

    Here are more helpful conversions from the same 5:00 p.m. ET prelims start:

    • Canada (Toronto, ET): 5:00 p.m. Saturday
    • Brazil (Brasilia, BRT): 7:00 p.m. Saturday
    • Central Europe (CET): 11:00 p.m. Saturday
    • South Africa (SAST): 12:00 a.m. Sunday
    • UAE (Dubai, GST): 2:00 a.m. Sunday
    • India (IST): 3:30 a.m. Sunday
    • New Zealand (Auckland, NZDT): 11:00 a.m. Sunday

    Fast reference: UFC Houston 2026 prelims start times

    • US (ET): 5:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21
    • US (PT): 2:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21
    • UK (GMT): 10:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 21
    • Australia (AEDT): 9:00 a.m. Sun, Feb 22

    UFC Houston 2026 Strickland vs Hernandez Predictions

    Posted on by Jake Skudder

    UFC Houston goes down on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from the Toyota Center, streaming on Paramount+ with prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 8 p.m. ET.

    Below are my UFC Houston predictions for the fights that will shape the night most, starting with the five round main event at middleweight.

    Quick picks (main card)

    FightPrediction
    Sean Strickland vs Anthony HernandezHernandez by decision
    Geoff Neal vs Uros MedicNeal by KO or TKO
    Dan Ige vs Melquizael CostaCosta by decision
    Ante Delija vs Serghei SpivacDelija by decision
    Michel Pereira vs Zach ReesePereira by KO or TKO
    Jacobe Smith vs Josiah HarrellSmith by decision

    Main event prediction: Anthony Hernandez vs Sean Strickland

    This matchup is basically cardio grappling pressure vs jab heavy, front foot boxing. On paper, Hernandez has the clearest win condition: force clinches, chain takedowns, and make every minute ugly. Strickland lands at high volume (5.95 significant strikes per minute via UFC Stats), while Hernandez’s game is built around takedowns (6.46 per 15 minutes) and submission threats (1.8 subs per 15).

    The betting market has largely treated Hernandez as the favorite, with lines around Hernandez -285 and Strickland +230 (as of Feb 16). The key question is whether Strickland can keep enough stretches upright to win rounds. He is good at making fights competitive on the cards, which is why the “Strickland stays close” angle has shown up in early betting analysis.

    Pick: Hernandez by decision. Over five rounds, Hernandez’s pace and repeated takedown attempts should bank minutes even if he is not holding long top control.

    Geoff Neal vs Uros Medic

    Neal being a slight favorite makes sense in a three round fight where one clean shot can swing everything. Neal is currently listed at around -185. Medic is live early, but Neal’s experience in high level welterweight fights and his ability to punish mistakes makes him my predicted winner.

    Pick: Neal by KO or TKO.

    Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa

    This is a tough style test for Ige because Costa can push tempo and pile up damage in volume spots. Tapology has Costa favored (around -220). Ige is durable and savvy, so I lean decision rather than a quick finish.

    Pick: Costa by decision.

    Ante Delija vs Serghei Spivac

    Several predictions have made a strong early case for Delija as a value side given how weird the optics were around his most recent result, and they noted available numbers near -150. Tapology also leans Delija as the favorite (around -170).

    Pick: Delija by decision.

    UFC Fight Night 104 live results: Dennis Bermudez vs. Chan Sung Jung

    Posted on by Ryan Frederick

    Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC Fight Night 104: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie, emanating from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

    The event is headlined by a five-round bout in the featherweight division as Dennis Bermudez looks to make it three straight wins as he welcomes “The Korean Zombie”, Chan Sung Jung, back to the Octagon.

    Bermudez has posted back-to-back wins over Tatsuya Kawajiri and Rony Jason, and he has won nine of his last eleven fights overall. Jung returns from being out of action for three-and-a-half years, two of which were due to military service in his home country of South Korea, and the rest due to recovering from injuries. Jung has been one of the most exciting fighters in the sport, being involved in many “Fight Of The Year” contenders, having won a “Submission Of The Year”, and being tied for the fastest knockout in UFC history.

    In the co-main event, Alexa Grasso looks to continue her climb up the strawweight rankings as she fights in the UFC for the second time, putting her undefeated record on the line against Felice Herrig. Also on the main card is another pivotal bout in the strawweight division as Jessica Andrade takes on Angela Hill. Andrade has won two straight and could be in line for a title shot if she defeats Hill, who returns to the UFC on the heels of becoming the strawweight champion in Invicta.

    Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 7 p.m. ET with preliminary action all the way through the main card.

    UFC FIGHT PASS PRELIMS | 7 PM ET/4 PM PT

    > Daniel Jolly (5-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Khalil Rountree (4-2, 0-2 UFC)
    Light Heavyweights

    They went right after it and Rountree dropped Jolly with a knee. He then finished Jolly off with another brutal knee in less than a minute.

    Official Result- Khalil Rountree def. Daniel Jolly by knockout (knee) at :52 of Round 1

    > Alex Morono (13-3, 2-0 UFC) vs. Niko Price (9-0, 1-0 UFC)
    Welterweights

    Morono had the hometown crowd behind him as he’s from Houston. Price was landing better with the kicks early but Morono got the better of the punches. Morono then rocked Price and had him in a lot of trouble. Price recovered and they were trading back-and-forth with Morono getting the better of the exchanges. Morono dropped Price right at the end and nearly finished him but Price survived. The first definitely went to Morono, 10-9.

    Price was still stunned coming out for the second round. Price was fighting slower and Morono was landing his punches before Price started getting some steam back. Morono was showing good footwork and landing some solid combinations. Price did get Morono in trouble and Morono was scrambling on his feet. Price was landing big at the end and knocked Morono down at the end and Morono looked finished but the round had ended. Referee Kerry Hatley stopped the fight and Price has a win by TKO!

    Official Result- Niko Price def. Alex Morono by knockout (punches) at 5:00 of Round 2

    FOX SPORTS 1 PRELIMS | 8 PM ET/5 PM PT

    > Tecia Torres (#6, 7-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Bec Rawlings (7-5, 2-2 UFC)
    Women’s Strawweights

    Torres was really sharp with her combinations early in the round. Rawlings was just missing on a lot of her punch attempts. Torres was getting the better of the clinch action but Rawlings was landing inside the clinch as well. Torres was mixing everything well while Rawlings was relying mainly on straight punching in the opening round. Neither woman had the other in serious trouble but the volume and the action was paced by Torres. Torres got the round 10-9.

    Rawlings came out strong in the second round and got an early takedown. She was all over the back of Torres and looking for a choke. Torres got out of it and they brawled in a clinch before Torres took Rawlings’ back on the mat and went hunting for a choke. Torres went working for an arm-triangle but was just landing from the top. She went for a late armbar but Rawlings escaped. Rawlings had it early but Torres came on strong. Round two 10-9 for Torres, and her up 20-18.

    Rawlings was likely needing a finish here but didn’t go for the kill at all. They were exchanging and Torres was getting the better of it. Rawlings, at one point, let the crowd know they are number one. Torres was landing her combinations at will and it really made the difference in the final round, and the majority of the fight. Rawlings went for a clinch but Torres reversed it into a takedown. Rawlings ended up on top but didn’t do much from there when she had a chance. I had round three 10-9 for Torres and her winning 30-27.

    Official Result- Tecia Torres def. Bec Rawlings by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

    > Ricardo Ramos (9-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Michinori Tanaka (11-2, 2-2 UFC)
    Bantamweights

    They were trading out with both feeling each other out. Tanaka got a brief takedown. Tanaka slipped on a punch and Ramos tried to soccer kick him but missed, which would have been bad. Tanaka got knocked down from a right hand and Ramos started teeing off with punches looking to finish. Tanaka looked in a ton of trouble but survived though he was wobbly on his feet.Tanaka spent the end of the round circling away. Big round for Ramos. 10-8 round for Ramos.

    Ramos slowed down his pace at the start and it allowed Tanaka more time to recover. Tanaka had Ramos pressed against the fence but Ramos went to work with a takedown and on the ground. Ramos went for an armbar but Tanaka got out. Tanaka started working from the top and went for a choke but Ramos was able to get Tanaka down before they went to their feet. Ramos landed a big right hand but not much else happened after. Another round for Ramos, 10-9, and I have him up 20-17.

    Ramos slowed down his pace in the third and Tanaka was starting to come on strong. Tanaka was pushing the pace and landing kicks while circling away. The crowd started to boo as there was a lack of action. Herb Dean called a timeout and chastised both men for a lack of action. Tanaka was just circling away and landing one punch here and there. Ramos, for his part, wasn’t doing much either, just landing glancing punches and kicks. Both men looked clearly tired. Tanaka scored a late takedown which likely sealed him the round. It’ll be interesting how it’s scored as the second round was close. I had round three 10-9 for Tanaka, and Ramos winning 29-27 overall.

    Official Result- Ricardo Ramos def. Michinori Tanaka by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

    > Chas Skelly (16-2, 5-2 UFC) vs. Chris Gruetzemacher (13-1, 1-0 UFC)
    Featherweights

    Skelly was getting the better of the striking on the feet early and then he scored a takedown. Skelly was just suffocating from the top as he was working constantly for positional improvement. Skelly got the mount for a moment but switched up and was landing sharp elbows and hammerfists from the top. Skelly went for a choke late but didn’t get it, though it was a dominant round. 10-9 for Skelly in the first.

    Skelly was landing some clean punches in the opening of the second round. Skelly got a takedown but Gruetzemacher was landing punishing elbows. Skelly escaped trouble and took the back and was looking for a choke. He had it locked in and Gruetzemacher was forced to tap out! Big submission win for Skelly as he completely dominates the fight. Skelly asked for a fight at UFC 211 in Dallas on May 13 as his birthday is May 11.

    Official Result- Chas Skelly def. Chris Gruetzemacher by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:01 of Round 2

    > Adam Milstead (8-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Curtis Blaydes (6-1, 1-1 UFC)
    Heavyweights

    Blaydes got three massive takedowns early on. He was landing big punches and then got another big takedown slam. Blaydes was landing knees to the buttocks of Milstead and threw him around some more. They got up but Blaydes scored another massive takedown that almost planted Milstead on his head. Blaydes was landing more punches to end the round. I don’t know how Milstead survived. A big 10-8 round for Blaydes.

    Blaydes got another takedown at the start and was back to landing knees to the lower half of Milstead. Blaydes then tripped Milstrad and it looked like Milstead blew out his knee on the landing and the referee stopped it immediately. Milstead already had a hurt knee after the first round and was sent back out and it completely blew out and he had to be helped from the cage.

    Official Result- Curtis Blaydes def. Adam Milstead by TKO (injury) at :59 of Round 2

    FOX SPORTS 1 MAIN CARD | 10 PM ET/7 PM PT

    > Jessica Andrade (#5, 15-5, 6-3 UFC) vs. Angela Hill (6-2, 1-2 UFC)
    Women’s Strawweights

    They were swinging early. Both landed some hard punches. Andrade was landing punches but Hill was coming back with some kicks. Andrade landed a couple of big flurries but Hill was showing a strong chin on her. Andrade was consistenly throwing off punch combinations with a lot of power behind them. Hill was eating them and landing a lot of kicks in return. Andrade rocked Hill late with some punches. Andrade gets the first round, 10-9.

    Andrade was launching off a lot of punches but Hil was eating them and firing back herself. These ladies were swinging very hard. Hill was using good movement to keep away from Andrade but it didn’t work so much as Andrade was able to get inside at will and land some big combinations. The speed of Andrade’s punches is just amazing. Hill has a tough chin and is landing some good shots of her own, testing Andrade’s chin. Andrade got a late takedown and looked for a choke. Hill defended but then Andrade landed a big slam towards the end. Hill scored but Andrade was just ruthless this round. 10-9 round for Andrade and her up 20-18 after two.

    These ladies were throwing some bombs with a crazy flurry of strikes against the fence in the first minute of this round. Hill is showing signs of fatigue and Andrade is just swarming on her. Andrade landing a strong flurry that had Hill rocked and then Hill dropped Andrade! Wow, but Andrade was able to recover. They are just throwing everything at each other. Andrade is landing with much more power and volume but Hill is a scrapper. Andrade with more big flurries of punches. I have no clue how Hill survived this fight. An absolutely fantastic fight that got a huge reaction afterwards. 10-9 Andrade in the third and 30-27 Andrade overall. Andrade got the fight and likely secured the next title shot.

    Official Result- Jessica Andrade def. Angela Hill by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

    > Anthony Hamilton (15-6, 3-4 UFC) vs. Marcel Fortuna (8-1, 0-0 UFC)
    Heavyweights

    There was a 48-pound weight differential in this fight. Fortuna had a gigantic cut above his eye open up early. It’s a very bad cut but the doctor is letting Fortuna continue. Fortuna then clipped Hamilton coming in and Hamilton face-planted onto the mat and the fight was stopped! Nice comeback for Fortuna who gets the win despite the bad cut and being at a huge weight disadvantage.

    Official Result- Marcel Fortuna def. Anthony Hamilton by knockout (punch) at 3:10 of Round 1

    > Ovince Saint Preux (#6, 19-9, 7-4 UFC) vs. Volkan Oezdemir (12-1, 0-0 UFC)
    Light Heavyweights

    Oezdemir was on the attack early and caught Saint Preux with some good kicks and got a takedown. Saint Preux wasn’t doing much on offense until late in the round when he landed some big punches. Oezdemir was landing the leg kicks at will and landed a flurry of strikes at the end of the round. 10-9 round for Oezdemir.

    Saint Preux was looking for a home for the left hand and was landing it and scored a takedown early in the second. Oezdemir is landing leg kicks. Saint Preux is not doing much of anything in this fight so far and the crowd is booing. Oezdemir is winning the striking exchanges, which there are very few of. This is a very boring fight. I give round two 10-9 to Saint Preux, and have it 19-19 overall. It could be either way, though.

    Both men look tired heading into the final round. Saint Preux got a takedown. Both landed some punches. This fight is boring, Both guys should lose. Unfortunately someone has to win, and the fans certainly didn’t as they booed this one loudly. Saint Preux landed with more power and volume in the last round, which should get him the round. He did land a big flurry at the end of the fight that definitely sealed him the round. 10-9 Saint Preux, 29-28 Saint Preux. Oezdemir got the decision, actually, which got a lot of boos and I’m not sure about that one.

    Official Result- Volkan Oezdemir def. Ovince Saint Preux by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

    > Abel Trujillo (15-6 1 NC, 6-2 1 NC UFC) vs. James Vick (9-1, 5-1 UFC)
    Lightweights

    It was a feeling out process early on before Trujillo turned the tide with a takedown into side control. Not much was happening on the ground until Vick grabbed a neck but it just allowed Trujillo to improve position.They got to their feet and Vick landed a combo and a body kick. Vick landed late. Not much happened and tough to score but I have it 10-9 Vick.

    There wasn’t much happening early on in the second round. Both man landed some solid punches. Vick was ducking all of Trujillo’s punches. Vick got a takedown into mount against the fence. Vick turned it into a D’arce choke but didn’t have it all the way in. Trujillo managed to get out and Vick ended up in side control and went for the choke again. Trujillo out and to his feet and Vick landed some kicks late. 10-9 Vick in the second with him up 20-18.

    Vick rocked Trujillo early in the third. Trujillo tried a takedown but Vick reversed to the top and had a D’arce choke locked in and Trujillio tapped out. Vick gets the submission win as it looks like Trujillo just gave up on the fight. Vick also asked to be on the Dallas UFC 211 card on May 13 as he is also from that area.

    Official Result- James Vick def. Abel Trujillo by submission (D’arce choke) at :49 of Round 3

    > Alexa Grasso (#12, 9-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Felice Herrig (11-6, 2-1 UFC)
    Women’s Strawweights

    Grasso went for a jumping kick and missed and fell but went for a heel hook and it allowed her to get back to her feet. They were trading but Grasso using good movement to miss the punches of Herrig. They traded and Grasso landed cleaner. Her hand speed is very strong but Herrig is right there with her. Herrig landed a solid combo. Grasso landed a strong punch at the end of the round. Close round, but I have it 10-9 for Grasso. She really landed counters well and stayed outside the range of Herrig.

    Herrig landed a big right hand. Grasso missed a big spin kick but her speed is strong. Herrig is landing, though, but is being backed up a lot by Grasso. Grasso landed a body kick but ate a big counter from Herrig. Grasso landing some leg kicks and making Herrig miss until Herrig lands a right hand. Both ladies are landing but Herrig is landing cleaner. Herrig had a takedown stuffed late after eating some shots from Grasso. Another close round, but I have it 10-9 for Herrig and it 19-19 after two. Herrig definitely feels ahead in this fight, though.

    Herrig got a big takedown in the third and got right into mount. Grasso reversed out to her feet very quickly. Grasso landed a right hand and started to push the pace more. Grasso doesn’t look like her normal self tonight, and Herrig is looking real good tonight as well. Grasso landed a combination. Herrig landed a very stiff jab. They got in a clinch but broke. Grasso landed a solid combo. Grasso had Herrig stunned late. Another close round. This will be interesting. I have round three 10-9 for Grasso and her winning 29-28.

    Official Result- Felice Herrig def. Alexa Grasso by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

    > Dennis Bermudez (#9, 16-5, 9-3 UFC) vs. Chan Sung Jung (14-4, 3-1 UFC)
    Featherweights

    They were trading early and Bermudez landed a knee in the clinch. Bermudez landed a big right hand but was having takedowns stuffed. They both landed right hands. A big right hand from Jung drops Bermudez and he finishes him! Wow. After three-and-a-half years off, The Korean Zombie is back with a first-round knockout win!

    Official Result- Chan Sung Jung def. Dennis Bermudez by knockout (punches) at 2:49 of Round 1