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Sean Strickland returns to competition for the first time in over a year to face Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Houston at the Toyota Center. Both fighters are competing in a middleweight title eliminator for the first shot at new champion Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland, the former middleweight champion, has generated significant controversy during fight week with offensive remarks made during media day on Wednesday. The event takes place on February 21, 2026, and will be broadcast on Paramount+. This matchup represents a crucial opportunity for either fighter to position themselves as the next challenger to Chimaev's throne.
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