UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez, Watch It at Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar in New York City, Saturday, February 21

NEW YORK — You are invited to Hoops Cabaret New York, the ‘world’s sexiest sports bar,’ to watch UFC Fight Night headlined by Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez broadcast live from Houston, on Saturday night, February 21.

The fan-favorite Hoops Cabaret with multiple giant screens, numerous HD TVs, and its gigantic Mega-Tron Video Wall is the ideal place to watch this great night of UFC matches. Every seat has a clear view of all the action.

The middleweight main event has massive title implications, as former champion Sean Strickland takes on the surging Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez in a five-round headliner.

The stylistic matchup is fascinating. Strickland thrives standing behind his jab and forward pressure, while Hernandez’s relentless wrestling and grinding pace have overwhelmed everyone in his path.

Former champion Dricus du Plessis predicts the fight will go the distance, noting that Strickland’s ability to get back to his feet after takedowns could neutralize Hernandez’s grappling.

Hernandez is the significant betting favorite at nearly 3-to-1, but Strickland’s experience against elite competition — including wins over Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa — makes him a live underdog. The stakes are enormous: a win likely earns a shot at Chimaev’s title.

The middleweight division has undergone a rapid changing of the guard over the past two years. Khamzat Chimaev captured the title with a dominant decision over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in August 2025, and the undefeated champion has indicated he plans to defend only once more at 185 pounds before pursuing a second belt at light heavyweight. That timeline makes Saturday’s main event feel like a true title eliminator, with the winner likely next in line for Chimaev.

This card also marks the UFC’s tenth visit to Houston and its first since UFC 271 in February 2022, when Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight title against Robert Whittaker in front of nearly 18,000 fans.

Watching Sporting Events at Hoops Cabaret New York

Hoops Cabaret combines the fun of a sports bar and adds the excitement of a strip club. Hoops girl Jessica said, “The girls and I will be performing on stage and up close and personal for you all through the night. And the after-party will be awesome!”

Hoops Cabaret for the ultimate fan experience. Check out the Hoops ‘VIP Man Cave,’ the VIP suites, the new “Trophy Room,’ and be sure to pop some bottles, and make it rain!