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Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland faces No. 4-ranked Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Houston main event on February 21 at Toyota Center. Announced around February 5, 2026, Strickland returns after his loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 312. Hernandez rides an eight-fight win streak over Brendan Allen, Roman Dolidze, and Michel Pereira. A win for Hernandez could make him the next title challenger against champion Khamzat Chimaev. This bout clarifies the middleweight hierarchy amid title contention. Expect high stakes for both in the division.[1]
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