UFC Houston Set February 21
UFC Houston on February 21 features a welterweight clash between undefeated finishers promising a "violent thriller." Fans are generating buzz around the event, with discussions highlighting the potential for explosive action between two fighters known for their finishing ability. The card represents the UFC's return to Houston with high-stakes matchmaking.
- The event is headlined by a middleweight bout between former champion Sean Strickland and contender Anthony Hernandez. Strickland has a professional record of 29 wins and 7 losses, while Hernandez holds a record of 15 wins and 2 losses. - This marks the UFC's 10th event to be held in Houston and the first in four years. The last event, UFC 271 in February 2022, was also held at the Toyota Center. - The entire 14-bout event will be streamed exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. The preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET. - The co-main event features a welterweight fight between Geoff Neal and Uros Medic. The main card also includes a heavyweight bout between Serghei Spivac and Ante Delija, and a featherweight clash between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa. - Notable past UFC events in Houston include UFC 262, which saw over 16,000 fans in attendance, and UFC 247, which set a revenue record for the Toyota Center with over $3.5 million in gate receipts from 17,401 attendees. - The preliminary card features a welterweight matchup between Chidi Njokuani and Carlos Leal. Another fight on the prelims is a women's bantamweight bout between Nora Cornolle and Joselyne Edwards.
