The main event of Saturday’s UFC Houston card delivered an anticipated middleweight showdown between former champion Sean Strickland (29-7) and the surging contender Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez (14-2, 1 NC).
Strickland, ranked third in the division, entered the bout looking to rebound from a recent loss to former champion Dricus du Plessis. Conversely, Hernandez arrived at the Toyota Center boasting an impressive eight-fight winning streak, poised to challenge the former titleholder.
UFC Houston Official Results
Main Card
- Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez via TKO (punches) at 2:33 of Round 3
- Uros Medic defeated Geoff Neal via KO (punch) at 1:19 of Round 1
- Melquizael Costa defeated Dan Ige via TKO (spinning back kick and punches) at 4:56 of 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 of Round 1
- Michel Pereira defeated Zach Reese via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Preliminary Card
- 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 of 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)
