UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 2:23
Performance of the Night
Serbia
R1, 1:19
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 4:56
Performance of the Night
Moldova
R3, 5:00
Croatia
R1, 3:01
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
Panama
R2, 2:44
Finish Bonus
France
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Cuba
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$100k Bonus
$25k Finish
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$100,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Sean Strickland, Uroš Medić, Melquizael Costa, and Jacobe Smith each earned doubled $100,000 performance checks for outstanding stoppage victories.
Additional Finish Bonus: Joselyne Edwards was awarded an additional $25,000 finish bonus for her clinical second-round rear-naked choke over Nora Cornolle.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $300,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | $100,000 | $196,000 | |
| LOSS | $105,000 | — | — | $105,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | $100,000 | $172,000 | |
| LOSS | $135,000 | — | — | $135,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $100,000 | $148,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $82,000 | $82,000 | — | $164,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| NC | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| NC | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $25,000 | $101,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates reflect state commission regulatory disclosures, industry estimates, and officially confirmed UFC bonus distributions. Elevated $100,000 performance checks were awarded to Strickland, Medić, Costa, and Smith, alongside a $25,000 finish bonus to Edwards. Alibi Idiris’s win bonus was withheld due to post-fight disciplinary action by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez drew 17,160 attendees for a $3,300,000 live gate, setting the highest gross for a non-PPV UFC Fight Night at the Toyota Center in Houston.
Sean Strickland registered his first main-event knockout finish since 2021, halting Anthony Hernandez at 2:23 of Round 3 with crisp boxing combinations.
Melquizael Costa landed one of the rare spinning back kick knockouts in UFC featherweight history, stopping seasoned veteran Dan Ige with four seconds remaining in the opening round.
Uroš Medić secured the fastest knockout of his promotional career, stopping perennial welterweight contender Geoff Neal in just 1 minute and 19 seconds of Round 1.
Undefeated welterweight sensation Jacobe Smith pushed his spotless career record to 13-0 with an explosive first-round knockout over Josiah Harrell.
The promotion doubled its customary $50,000 post-fight performance awards, granting $100,000 bonuses to Strickland, Medić, Costa, and Smith.
In addition to the quartet of $100k honors, Joselyne Edwards earned an exclusive $25,000 finish bonus for her technical rear-naked choke over Nora Cornolle.
The event commemorated the UFC’s 10th landmark visit to the city of Houston, Texas, and its first card in the city since UFC 271 in February 2022.
Brazilian standout Michel Pereira edged Zach Reese in a high-stakes split decision, claiming the 32nd professional victory of his storied mixed martial arts career.
Serghei Spivac rebounded in dominant fashion, outworking 2022 PFL heavyweight champion Ante Delija across three rounds to sweep the judges’ scorecards.
Jordan Leavitt handed top prospect Yadier del Valle his first defeat by controlling nearly 8 minutes of ground action across three rounds.
Alibi Idiris’s decision win over Ode’ Osbourne was officially overturned to a No Contest by the Texas regulatory commission following an in-competition drug testing failure.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez take place?
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Who won the main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez?
Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez via TKO (punches) at 2:23 of Round 3 in their featured five-round middleweight main event.
How did Uroš Medić defeat Geoff Neal in the co-main event?
Uroš Medić scored an electric upset knockout, stopping veteran welterweight contender Geoff Neal with heavy punches in just 1:19 of Round 1.
How did Melquizael Costa finish Dan Ige?
Melquizael Costa delivered a highlight-reel finish by landing a spectacular spinning back kick followed by punches to stop Dan Ige with only four seconds remaining in the first round (4:56).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez?
Four fighters received doubled $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Sean Strickland, Uroš Medić, Melquizael Costa, and Jacobe Smith. Additionally, Joselyne Edwards received a $25,000 Finish Bonus.
Why was Ode’ Osbourne vs. Alibi Idiris changed to a No Contest?
Alibi Idiris originally won by unanimous decision, but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) after Idiris tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, receiving a 12-month suspension.
What was the attendance and live gate for the Houston event?
The event drew an announced attendance of 17,160 fans and generated a total live gate of $3,300,000 at the Toyota Center.
Did Jacobe Smith remain undefeated?
Yes. Jacobe Smith improved his pristine professional record to 13-0 by stopping Josiah Harrell via punches at 3:01 of Round 1.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Serghei Spivac and Ante Delija?
Serghei Spivac defeated 2022 PFL tournament winner Ante Delija via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) after landing 67 significant strikes and controlling the grappling exchanges.
How did Joselyne Edwards defeat Nora Cornolle?
Joselyne Edwards secured a rear-naked choke submission at 2:44 of Round 2 against Nora Cornolle, securing an extra $25,000 finish bonus.
Who won the middleweight bout between Michel Pereira and Zach Reese?
Michel Pereira defeated Zach Reese via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round standup battle, marking Pereira’s 32nd professional career win.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside analysts Michael Bisping and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez announcing inside the Octagon.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez broadcast?
In the United States, the entire main card and preliminary bouts streamed live on Paramount+, with preliminary bouts also accessible on UFC Fight Pass.
How many fights took place on the card?
The card featured a total of 14 professional mixed martial arts bouts, comprising 6 main-card matchups and 8 preliminary-card contests.
What milestone did Houston celebrate with this event?
This event marked the UFC’s 10th all-time show in Houston, Texas, returning to the city for the first time in four years since UFC 271 in February 2022.
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