There is no UFC this weekend, but February will start eight shows in eight weeks. The first one of this slate is on February 5th and features a middleweight bout between contenders Jack Hermansson and Sean Strickland. In the co-main event, action fighter Puna Soriano has a matchup with Nick Maximov. Also of note is a welterweight battle between Shavkat Rakhmanov and Carlston Harris.
Sam Alvey is also still on the UFC roster despite no wins in his last seven fights. He’s on the main card against Phil Hawes, who’s replacing Ian Heinisch after his recent withdrawal from the event.