HOUSTON PRELIMS
Strickland vs. Hernandez Undercard
Card Composition
Tonight's preliminary card is heavily anchored by the Welterweight division, featuring three separate bouts at 170 lbs. This distribution suggests a night focused on power and scramble-heavy grappling exchanges, balanced by speedier matchups in the Flyweight divisions.
Fights per Weight Class
Data Source: Official Fight Card
Fights to Watch
Three bouts stand out for their narrative significance, from local heroes to high-stakes rankings battles.
Njokuani vs. Leal
Welterweight
Texas native Chidi Njokuani brings elite striking to the octagon against the ultra-durable Carlos Leal. Expect fireworks as Njokuani looks to land the knockout at home.
Leavitt vs. Del Valle
Lightweight
Undefeated prospect Yadier del Valle (10-0) makes his highly anticipated debut. He faces "The Monkey King" Jordan Leavitt, a dangerous submission specialist.
Cornolle vs. Edwards
W. Bantamweight
A pivotal rematch in the top-15. Nora Cornolle and Joselyne Edwards run it back to establish dominance in the division ladder.
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⏱️ Event Timeline
5:00 PM ET
2:00 PM PTPrelims Begin
Toyota Center Doors Open
8:00 PM ET
5:00 PM PTMain Card
Strickland vs. Hernandez