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Former middleweight champion **Sean Strickland** faces surging contender **Anthony Hernandez** in the main event of UFC Houston on February 21, 2026. The third-ranked Strickland aims to reclaim his title shot against the fourth-ranked Hernandez, who seeks his first championship opportunity. **Dricus du Plessis**, ex-rival of Strickland, predicts the outcome in the pivotal middleweight clash. This bout intensifies the division's title picture amid recent ranking shifts. Expect a high-stakes war that could define the next challenger, with winner likely earning a title eliminator spot.
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