Ahead of his UFC Mexico co-main event, check out Marlon Vera's most recent finish – a bonus-winning head-kick KO of an ex-champ.

Team Lakay fighter Carlo Bumina-ang swung back to the winning column in his last match. He stopped erstwhile undefeated Brazilian opponent Marcos Aurelio by TKO in the second round.

Controversy continues to follow Sean Strickland into fight week as his unfiltered comments about performers like Bad Bunny and dismissive remarks about women’s MMA have put him in an even brighter spotlight than his upcoming bout.

Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez had their first and final faceoff at UFC Houston ceremonial weigh-ins.