UFC Houstan Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez Results: Full Fight Card Winners, Prize Money Payout for every Fight.
UFC’s Fight Night from Houston, Texas is live! The event is headlined by two middleweight contenders when #3 ranked Sean Strickland goes head-to-head with #4 ranked Anthony Hernandez. Both men are looking to get a championship shot, so a big performance tonight could mean just that. Plus, Geoff Neal puts his #12 Welterweight ranking on the line against the un-ranked Uros Medic and so much more. You can see the full live results below.
When is UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez?
Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Where is UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez?
Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States.
How to watch UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez?
Streaming: Live on Paramount+ (U.S. broadcast).
Prelims: Start around 5:00 p.m. ET (or 2:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. CST local).
Main Card: Starts at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. CST local).
International viewers: Check UFC Fight Pass or local broadcasters (e.g., ESPN+ in some regions may have replays/highlights).
Subscribe to Paramount+ for full access.
What time is UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez?
Prelims: 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. CST).
Main Card: 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. CST).
Doors open earlier (around 3:00 p.m. local for in-person attendees).
(Note: Times are approximate; confirm via ufc.com closer to event.)
UFC Houstan Fight Night winner: Strickland vs. Hernandez Full Fight Card Results, Full Winners List
Main Card (Paramount+, 8:00 PM ET)
Sean Strickland def. Anthony Hernandez via TKO (Punch, Round 3)
Uroš Medić def. Geoff Neal via Knockout (Punch, Round One)
Melquizael Costa def. Dan Ige via TKO (Spinning Back Kick, Round 1)
Serghei Spivac def. Ante Delija via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jacobe Smith def. Josiah Harrell via Knockout (Punch, Round 1)
Michel Pereira def. Zachary Reese via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Prelims (Paramount+, 5:00 PM ET)
Carlos Leal def. Chidi Njokuani via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Alibi Idiris def. Ode’ Osbourne via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Alden Coria def. Luis Gurule via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Joselyne Edwards def. Nora Cornolle via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Punahele Soriano def. Ramiz Brahimaj via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani def. Phil Rowe via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jordan Leavitt def. Yadier del Valle via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Carli Judice def. Juliana Miller via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 39-27)
Sean Strickland Winner Payout, Prize Money Breakdown
Base Purse (Show): $1,000,000
Performance of the Night Bonus: $100,000
Sponsorship (Incentive Pay): $21,000
Total Estimated Earnings: $1,121,000
How Much Did Anthony Hernandez Prize money Payout Earn in UFC Houstan?
Anthony Hernandez pocketed an estimated $216,000 for headlining the event.
The UFC paid him a $200,000 base purse, but since he lost, he didn’t secure a win bonus. He also fell short of the $100,000 Performance of the Night award.
On top of that, he earned $16,000 through the UFC’s Promotional Guidelines Compliance program.
Base Purse(Show): $200,000
Win Bonus: $0 (Loss)
Sponsorship (Incentive Pay): $16,000
Total Estimated Earnings; $216,000
Prize Money Payout at UFC Houstan in Strickland vs. Hernandez Payout, Fighters earning breakdown
UFC doesn't publicly disclose exact fighter purses in advance for non-title events, but typical Fight Night payouts include: Base salaries vary widely (e.g., main eventers like Strickland/Hernandez often $100,000–$500,000+ base, plus win bonuses).
Standard bonuses: Performance of the Night ($50,000 each), Fight of the Night ($50,000 each).
Fighter Reported / Estimated Payout
Sean Strickland $1,200,000 – $1,500,000
Anthony Hernandez $600,000 – $650,000
Geoff Neal $200,000
Uros Medic $80,000
Dan Ige $150,000
Melquizael Costa $60,000
Serghei Spivac $250,000
Ante Delija $120,000
Jacobe Smith $40,000
Josiah Harrell $40,000
Zachary Reese $75,000
Michel Pereira $180,000
Fighters earn show/win money; exact figures released post-event via sources like MMA Fighting or Sherdog.
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