Du Plessis Backs Strickland Over Hernandez

Middleweight champ Dricus du Plessis endorses Sean Strickland to defeat Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Houston main event on February 22, 2026. The high-stakes clash could produce a new title contender after du Plessis' prior wars with Strickland. It headlines post-bye week, spotlighting middleweight division depth. A Strickland win bolsters his comeback; loss questions his status. Expect title implications regardless of outcome.