The main event of Saturday’s UFC Houston fight card showcased an anticipated middleweight showdown. Former champion Sean Strickland (29-7), currently ranked No. 3 in the division, faced off against the rapidly rising contender Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez (14-2, 1 NC). Strickland entered the bout following a decisive loss to former champion Dricus du Plessis, while Hernandez brought an impressive eight-fight winning streak into the octagon at the Toyota Center.
UFC Houston Start Times
The event commenced with the preliminary card, followed by the main card.
- Main Card started at 8 p.m. ET
- Preliminary Card started at 5 p.m. ET
Official Fight Results for UFC Houston
Main Card Results
- Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez via TKO (punches) at 2:33 in Round 3
- Uros Medic defeated Geoff Neal via KO (punch) at 1:19 in Round 1
- Melquizael Costa defeated Dan Ige via TKO (spinning back kick and punches) at 4:56 in Round 1
- Sergei Spivac defeated Ante Delija via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jacobe Smith defeated Josiah Harrell via KO (punches) at 3:01 in Round 1
- Michel Pereira defeated Zach Reese via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Preliminary Card Results
- Carlos Leal defeated Chidi Njokuani via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Alibi Idiris defeated Ode Osbourne via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Alden Coria defeated Luis Gurule via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Joselyne Edwards defeated Nora Cornolle via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:44 in Round 2
- Punahele Soriano defeated Ramiz Brahimaj via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani defeated Phil Rowe via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jordan Leavitt defeated Yadier del Valle via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Carli Judice defeated Juliana Miller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
