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Strickland gets Hernandez in Feb. 21 return bout
- Sean Strickland will headline UFC Fight Night on Feb. 21 against Anthony Hernandez in Houston.
- The bout will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston with Strickland ranked No. 3 and Hernandez No. 4 in the middleweight division.
- Strickland returns to action after a title fight loss and a six-month NSAC suspension.
- Hernandez brings an eight-fight UFC win streak into the matchup.
- Winner could challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the title in 2026, with Imavov in the mix.
- Hernandez was set to face Reinier de Ridder in October before an injury forced a withdrawal.
- Strickland's return marks a notable middleweight clash on the Houston card.
- The announcement was made by UFC officials on a recent Saturday.
- The bout is a potential springboard toward a future title shot under the watch of the UFC.
- Brett Okamoto provided the report on ESPN.
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