What time is UFC Fight Night Tonight? Njokuani vs Leal - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ronald Crawley Feb. 21, 2026, 1:05 p.m.

Chidi "Bang Bang" Njokuani faces Carlos "The Lion" Leal at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, as part of the undercard for UFC Fight Night. This light heavyweight bout promises to showcase the contrasting styles and skills of two seasoned fighters.

Njokuani stands tall with a record of 25 wins and 11 losses. He made his mark in the light heavyweight division, collecting wins over stiff competition. His size advantage and reach will be a challenge for Leal.

Leal enters this fight with 22 victories and 7 defeats. His agility and tenacity earned him respect in previous bouts. Despite being less experienced than Njokuani, Leal's fighting spirit can make this bout interesting.

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 takes place tonight, February 21, 2026, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. The main event features Sean Strickland versus Anthony Hernandez in a light heavyweight bout.

Chidi Njokuani will face Bruno Leal on the undercard. This fight is scheduled for three rounds. Keep in mind that the start time for this fight may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Viewers should check local listings for exact start times in their region.

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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