UFC Fight Night: Njokuani vs Leal - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Chidi "Bang Bang" Njokuani faces off against Carlos "The Lion" Leal at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Both fighters step into the cage in a three-round bout as part of the UFC Fight Night undercard.

Chidi Njokuani has 36 professional fights with 25 wins and hails from Las Vegas. Carlos Leal, originally from Curitiba, Brazil, possesses 22 victories. Each fighter stands within reach since both adopt an orthodox stance. Njokuani's Dallas roots sharpen his focus for competitive advantage, while Leal's recent seven losses raise questions about his defense strategy.

What time is Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal fight

Live coverage for the Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on Paramount+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	05:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	02:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	09:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026	08:00 AM	10:20 AM

The UFC Fight Night event will take place on February 21, 2026, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. The main event features Sean Strickland against Anthony Hernandez. An undercard fight includes Chidi Njokuani versus Leal in the light heavyweight category.

The fights consist of three rounds each. Please note that the start time for individual fights may vary due to the performance duration of earlier matches. This means the ring walk times might change slightly.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, please refer to a table or conversion tool to find your local start time.

Fighters Details

Chidi Njokuani

Nationality: United States
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 191 cm
Reach: 191 cm
Total Fights:
Record: 25 / 11 / 0,

Carlos Leal

Nationality: Brazil
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 180 cm
Reach: 180 cm
Total Fights: 29
Record: 22 / 7 / 0

Chidi Njokuani faces Carlos Leal in a light heavyweight match with no belts on the line.

Chidi Njokuani boasts a fight record of 25 wins and 11 losses. His orthodox stance and identical height and reach provide an advantage. In his recent fights, he showed strong performance against well-matched opponents. Facing off against Carlos's stout fight history presents a sturdy challenge.

Carlos Leal has achieved 22 victories with 7 losses in his career. Leal's height and reach are shorter than Chidi’s, potentially hindering his performance. Previous matches against taller opponents highlighted distance management issues, which remain a concern against Njokuani's similar build and technique.

How and where to watch the Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal Fight

You can watch Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal via Paramount+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	Paramount+
Canada	Paramount+
UK and Ireland	Paramount+
Australia	Paramount+
India	Paramount+

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