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Weigh-ins for UFC Houston: Strickland vs. Hernandez took place on February 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas, ahead of Saturday's Fight Night event. All fighters, including main event stars Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, made weight for the card featuring bouts like Geoff Neal vs. Uroš Medić and Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa. A win for Hernandez, on an eight-fight streak, could position him as the next middleweight title challenger after Nassourdine Imavov, while Strickland's draw as a former champ boosts visibility amid the UFC's Paramount+ deal. This outcome will clarify the middleweight title picture post-Khamzat Chimaev's reign. Expect potential matchmaking announcements soon based on results.
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