What time is UFC Fight Night Tonight? Strickland vs Hernandez - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez square off in the main event at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas for a cruiserweight bout tonight. Both fighters, representing the United States, bring orthodox stances into the ring as they compete over 5 rounds.

Sean Strickland, standing 185 cm tall, has a solid professional record with 29 wins and 7 losses. Known as "Tarzan," he is slightly more experienced than his opponent with impressive performances dominating his fight history. Anthony Hernandez, smaller by just 2 cm in height, steps into the ring with 15 wins and only 2 losses to his name. They're closely matched in skills and performance, making this an tough match.

What time is Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez fight

Live coverage for the Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez 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	Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	05:00 PM	09:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	02:00 PM	06:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	09:00 PM	01:20 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026	08:00 AM	12:20 PM

The UFC Fight Night featuring Strickland vs. Hernandez takes place tonight at 9:20 PM EST on February 21, 2026. The event is held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, United States. The main event is a cruiserweight fight scheduled for five rounds.

Note that the start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights. It is advised to check local listings for accurate timing in your area. The main card includes several exciting bouts leading up to the main event. Stay tuned for updates and enjoy the fights!

How and where to watch the Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez Fight

You can watch Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez via Paramount+.

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

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Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez Betting Odds

Underdog: Sean Strickland : 3.4 (+240)
Favorite: Anthony Hernandez : 1.4 (-245)

Method of victory	Sean Strickland	Anthony Hernandez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.5 (+750)	8.5 (+750)
By decision or technical decision	5.1 (+410)	2.5 (+150)

Anthony Hernandez stands as the favorite with decimal odds of 1.4 and moneyline odds of -245. Sean Strickland, the underdog, has decimal odds of 3.4 and a moneyline of +240. Strickland's chance to win by points is reflected in his +410 line. Hernandez shows stronger prospects for a decision win at +150. Both fighters have the same odds to win by KO/TKO/DQ, each sitting at +750. These figures highlight Hernandez's edge in this matchup according to bookmakers.