Arman Tsarukyan (R) will take on Beneil Daruish in UFC Fight Night clash on Sunday in Austin, Texas File<\/p>\n
Good Morning MMA fans. Welcome to our live coverage of the UFC Fight Night, which is being headlined by the Middleweight fight between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez at the Toyota Center in Houston. Strickland looks to re-enter the title conversation after a year-long layoff, while Hernandez puts his eight-fight winning streak on the line in his first main event. It is going to be a mouthwatering main event, followed by a co-main event featuring Geoff Neal and Uros Medic in Welterweight. In the same category, Jacobe Smith will be up against Josiah Harrell. In the only heavyweight fight of the Fight Night, Serghei Spivac will lock horns with Ante Delija. The action kicks off from 6:30 AM (IST) onwards. Stay tuned as we bring you the real-time updates, live round-by-round results, and highlights all the way from Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n
LIVE UPDATES<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 09:51:00 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Sean Strickland Defeats Anthony Hernandez<\/p>\n
Sean Strickland wins! After three hard-fought rounds, Strickland does enough to edge out Anthony Hernandez, regaining momentum and keeping his middleweight title hopes alive. It was a tense, competitive battle, but Strickland\u2019s experience and composure carried him through.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 09:35:13 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Sean Strickland Vs Anthony Hernandez – Round 2<\/p>\n
Round 1 ends with Anthony Hernandez dominating. He controlled the action, landing clean strikes and keeping Strickland on the back foot. Both fighters return to their corners, catching their breath, and now we\u2019re heading into Round 2, the second round is underway.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 09:33:47 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Sean Strickland Vs Anthony Hernandez<\/p>\n
Wow! Two consecutive right hands from Anthony Hernandez! He snaps them off quickly, forcing Strickland to back up and reset. The crowd erupts, Hernandez is showing he\u2019s not just here to survive, he\u2019s here to strike.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 09:30:19 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Sean Strickland Vs Anthony Hernandez – Round 1<\/p>\n
Round 1 is underway. Both fighters start cautiously, circling and playing defense, testing each other\u2019s timing. Strickland keeps his guard tight, while Hernandez looks for openings, but neither wants to make a mistake early. The tension is high as they feel each other out.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 09:24:43 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates:\u00a0Sean Strickland Vs Anthony Hernandez<\/p>\n
Both fighters are now inside the Octagon, the tension palpable as the crowd roars. Sean Strickland looks focused and composed, while Anthony Hernandez is bouncing on his toes, ready to explode. You can feel the energy in the arena, this one is about to get exciting.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 09:19:49 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates:\u00a0Sean Strickland Vs Anthony Hernandez – Main Event Preview<\/p>\n
Houston is set for a middleweight showdown as Sean Strickland (29-7) looks to bounce back against red-hot contender Anthony \u201cFluffy\u201d Hernandez (15-2, 1 NC). Strickland wants to reestablish himself as a title contender, while Hernandez is riding an eight-fight win streak and aims for the biggest win of his career. Experience meets momentum in what could be a title-shot-defining battle.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 09:04:23 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Fight 5 – Geoff Neal Vs Uros Medic – Round 1 And KO<\/p>\n
Round 1 gets underway, and just like that, it\u2019s over! Unreal scenes inside the Octagon as Uro\u0161 Medi\u0107 lands two heavy punches to Geoff Neal\u2019s face, and Neal goes down immediately. The referee rushes in, and that\u2019s it, another first-round knockout, the third of the night. Medi\u0107 climbs the Octagon fence, arms raised, soaking in the roaring crowd.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 08:59:58 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Fight 5 – Geoff Neal Vs\u00a0 Uros Medic –\u00a0Welterweight<\/p>\n
Geoff Neal steps in with a 16-7 record, bringing experience and reach, while Uro\u0161 Medi\u0107 is 12-3, known for his speed and precision.<\/p>\n
Tale of the tape:<\/p>\n
Age: Neal 35 vs Medi\u0107 32<\/p>\n
Height: Neal 1.80 m vs Medi\u0107 1.85 m<\/p>\n
Weight: Both 77.1 kg<\/p>\n
Reach: Neal 190.5 cm vs Medi\u0107 180.3 cm<\/p>\n
Neal\u2019s reach and power will test Medi\u0107, who will rely on timing and agility. This welterweight clash promises high energy and action.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 08:45:16 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates:\u00a0Melquizael Costa Wins By KO<\/p>\n
And we have a winner in the featherweight final! Melquizael Costa finishes Dan Ige with a knockout at 4:56 of Round 1. Costa landed a sharp kick followed by a flurry of punches that put Ige down for good.<\/p>\n
He climbs the Octagon fence, arms raised, soaking in the roaring crowd, an emphatic, statement-making finish to the first round.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 08:42:44 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Dan Ige Vs Melquizael Costa – Round 1<\/p>\n
This one is charging toward a finish! Melquizael Costa lands a sharp kick to Ige\u2019s face, follows it up with a flurry of punches, and Dan Ige goes down to the mat.<\/p>\n
Costa wastes no time, he climbs the Octagon fence, arms raised, celebrating as the crowd erupts. The referee steps in, and it\u2019s clear, Costa has secured the win, a statement moment in the featherweight division.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 08:39:14 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Dan Ige Vs Melquizael Costa – Round 1 Underway<\/p>\n
Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa – Round 1 is underway. Both fighters waste no time getting into range, trading feints and testing reactions as the featherweight bout settles into its early rhythm.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 08:31:17 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Fight 4 –\u00a0Dan Ige Vs Melquizael Costa –\u00a0Featherweight<\/p>\n
Experience meets youth here. Dan Ige steps in with a 19-10 record, while Melquizael Costa arrives confident at 25-7. Two very different paths, same goal.<\/p>\n
Tale of the tape:<\/p>\n
Costa has the height and youth on his side, Ige brings grit, experience, and that never-say-die pressure. Same reach, same weight, this one\u2019s about who handles the moment better.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:58:18 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Jacobe Smith Wins By KO<\/p>\n
And we have a winner just over three minutes into the first round. Jacobe Smith closes the show at 3:01, landing a powerful slam and following it up on the canvas until the referee steps in. A fast, emphatic knockout that leaves no doubt.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:46:34 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Jacobe Smith Vs Josiah Harrell – Round 1<\/p>\n
Round 1 begins with a bit of feeling-out, both men circling. Then suddenly, Jacobe Smith changes everything. He lifts Josiah Harrell and slams him to the canvas, hard. Harrell hits the mat and stays down, barely moving.<\/p>\n
Smith doesn\u2019t rush. He looks around, dancing, soaking in the moment, then steps back in and starts dropping punches to the face. The crowd is loud now, sensing this could end quickly. Harrell is stuck on the floor, trying to survive, while Smith keeps the pressure on.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:46:34 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Fight 2 –\u00a0Jacobe Smith Vs Josiah Harrell –\u00a0Welterweight<\/p>\n
Fight 2 up next, Jacobe Smith vs Josiah Harrell in the welterweight division, part of UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez.<\/p>\n
This one\u2019s fascinating right away because both men are undefeated. Jacobe Smith walks in at 11-0, and across from him stands Josiah Harrell, also 11-0. Something has to give.<\/p>\n
Tale of the tape:<\/p>\n
Age: Smith 30 vs Harrell 27<\/p>\n
Height: Smith 1.78 m vs Harrell 1.7 m<\/p>\n
Weight: Both at 77.1 kg<\/p>\n
Reach: Smith 182.9 cm vs Harrell 172.7 cm<\/p>\n
Smith carries a clear reach advantage, while Harrell brings youth and speed into the Octagon. Two perfect records, no margin for error, this welterweight clash has all the ingredients to steal the show.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:29:29 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: MICHEL PEREIRA GETS IT DONE!<\/p>\n
The decision goes Pereira\u2019s way after three hard-fought rounds. The judges are split, but Pereira does just enough to edge it.<\/p>\n
Jacob Montalvo scores it 29\u201328 for Pereira<\/p>\n
Ryan Thompson sees it 29\u201328 for Reese<\/p>\n
Chris Lee gives it 29\u201328 for Pereira<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a split decision victory for Michel Pereira.<\/p>\n
A gritty fight. Momentum swings. Reese pushed hard, especially through the middle rounds, but Pereira\u2019s late work and cleaner moments swing two cards his way. Not pretty, not dominant, but effective when it mattered most.<\/p>\n
Pereira gets his hand raised. The middleweight bout goes in the books.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:24:34 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese – Round 3<\/p>\n
Round 3 is underway. Both fighters look tired now, breathing heavy, and Reese is clearly bothered by his nose, wiping at it as he circles. The pace has slowed.<\/p>\n
Three clean punches from Pereira! He lands in quick succession, snapping Reese\u2019s head back and drawing a roar from the crowd as he looks to take control late in the fight.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:22:49 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese – End Of Round 2<\/p>\n
End of Round 2, and the corners come alive. Both teams are animated, voices echoing inside the arena as they try to swing the fight their way. Pereira\u2019s corner is especially loud, clear and sharp instructions flying in, with \u201cYOU ARE MICHEL PEREIRA!\u201d ringing out and cutting through the noise. Reese\u2019s corner fires back with steady encouragement, urging him to keep the pressure and stay smart.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:19:54 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese – Round 2<\/p>\n
The momentum has shifted again. Pereira has slowed down, and now it\u2019s Reese dictating the round. Pereira is struggling to get the grip he wants, looking a bit unsettled, shaking off his hands and arms, trying to reset. Reese stays busy, stays close, and keeps the pressure on as this round continues to tilt his way.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:16:56 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese – Round 2 Underway<\/p>\n
Round 2 begins, and just as expected, Pereira wastes no time. He storms forward with a knee strike, follows it up with quick punches to the face, and suddenly the pace jumps. Reese\u2019s nose is bleeding, blood clearly visible now, this fight has turned a corner.<\/p>\n
Reese tries to slow things down, clinching Pereira against the cage, holding on in the corner and buying himself a moment. But Pereira breaks just enough to land a solid left hand, snapping Reese\u2019s head back.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:13:41 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese – End Of Round 1<\/p>\n
Round 1 is in the books! Not much damage done, but you can see a few scratches and light blood on Reese\u2019s chest, nothing serious yet. Both fighters are coming out mostly unscathed, and it looks like Round 2 could be where things really heat up.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:10:49 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese – Round 1<\/p>\n
Round 1 is in progress. Pereira moves with his usual flair, while Reese stays composed, keeping his guard tight. Reese lands a front kick to Pereira\u2019s midsection, and an official time out is called to reset the action.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:05:54 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese –\u00a0The Fight Is On!<\/p>\n
And we\u2019re underway! The bell rings and Pereira immediately shows off his unorthodox style, bouncing on his toes, flashing kicks, and keeping Reese guessing. Reese stays patient, circling, looking for an opening, but Pereira\u2019s backspins and sudden flurries are already making the crowd roar.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:04:38 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates:\u00a0Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese<\/p>\n
The fighters are finally in the middle of the Octagon, soaking in the atmosphere. The crowd is going wild, cheers echoing as their names are announced.<\/p>\n
Michel Pereira flashes his trademark backspins and theatrics, hyping the fans even more, while Zach Reese stays calm and focused, circling and sizing up his opponent. You can feel the tension buzzing, this middleweight clash is about to explode.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 07:01:18 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates:\u00a0Michel Pereira Vs Zach Reese – Middleweight<\/p>\n
Up first in the middleweight action, we\u2019ve got Michel Pereira squaring off against Zach Reese. On paper, it\u2019s an intriguing clash. Reese brings a 10-2-0 record with 1 no contest, while Pereira packs experience with 31 wins, 14 losses, and 2 no contests.<\/p>\n
Tale of the tape:<\/p>\n
Age: Pereira 32 vs Reese 31<\/p>\n
Height: Pereira 1.93 m vs Reese 1.85 m<\/p>\n
Weight: Both 83.9 kg<\/p>\n
Reach: Pereira 195.6 cm vs Reese 185.4 cm<\/p>\n
Pereira\u2019s long reach and flashy style will test Reese, who\u2019s methodical and tough to crack. Expect fireworks, this one could set the tone for the night.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 06:51:42 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Live Streaming<\/p>\n
UFC fans in India can watch every fight live on the SonyLIV app or website, from Main Events to Fight Nights. On TV, catch the action on Sony Sports Network.<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 06:16:39 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Check Lineup<\/p>\n
Main Card<\/p>\n
Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez<\/p>\n
Uros Medic vs Geoff Neal<\/p>\n
Melquizael Costa vs Dan Ige<\/p>\n
Ante Delija vs Serghei Spivac<\/p>\n
Josiah Harrell vs Jacobe Smith<\/p>\n
Michel Pereira vs Zach Reese<\/p>\n
Preliminary Card<\/p>\n
Carlos Leal vs Chidi Njokuani<\/p>\n
Alibi Idiris vs Ode Osbourne<\/p>\n
Alden Coria vs Luis Gurule<\/p>\n
Nora Cornolle vs Joselyne Edwards<\/p>\n
Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano<\/p>\n
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs Phil Rowe<\/p>\n
Yadier del Valle vs Jordan Leavitt<\/p>\n
Carli Judice vs Juliana Miller<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2026, 04:26:42 am IST<\/p>\n
UFC Fight Night 267 LIVE Updates: Welcome<\/p>\n
The UFC Fight Night 267 is being headlined by the main event featuring Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez inside the Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas. Stay tuned and follow along for the real time updates, live results and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Arman Tsarukyan (R) will take on Beneil Daruish in UFC Fight Night clash on Sunday in Austin, Texas…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":175100,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133,70679,70680,70681,70670,70674,70672,70678,70671,70675,70676,70677,70673,38902,70663,70665,70669,70664,70668,70666,70667,70655,70656,70662,70660,70658,70659,70661,70657],"class_list":{"0":"post-175099","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-austin","8":"tag-austin","9":"tag-austin-headlines","10":"tag-austin-news","11":"tag-sean-strickland-vs-anthony-hernandez","12":"tag-sean-strickland-vs-anthony-hernandez-live","13":"tag-sean-strickland-vs-anthony-hernandez-live-updates","14":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez","15":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-fight","16":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-live","17":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-live-updates","18":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-report","19":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-ufc","20":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-ufc-live","21":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-ufc-score","22":"tag-strickland-vs-hernandez-updates","23":"tag-ufc","24":"tag-ufc-fight-night-267-live","25":"tag-ufc-fight-night-267-live-blog","26":"tag-ufc-fight-night-267-live-blogs","27":"tag-ufc-fight-night-267-live-news","28":"tag-ufc-fight-night-267-live-scores","29":"tag-ufc-fight-night-267-live-update","30":"tag-ufc-fight-night-267-live-updates","31":"tag-ufc-fight-night-live","32":"tag-ufc-fight-night-live-blog","33":"tag-ufc-fight-night-live-news","34":"tag-ufc-fight-night-live-result","35":"tag-ufc-fight-night-live-update","36":"tag-ufc-fight-night-live-updates","37":"tag-ufc-fight-night-news","38":"tag-ufc-fight-night-update"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175099","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175099\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}