- Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija
- UFC Houston Showdown
- Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Match Date: February 21, 2026
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In an exciting matchup at UFC Houston on Saturday, February 21, 2026, Serghei Spivac will take on Ante Delija. The opening odds see Spivac listed at +115 and Delija at -135.
Serghei “Polar Bear” Spivac steps into the Octagon with a professional record of 17 wins and 6 losses. At 31 years old, he weighs 260 lbs and stands at 6’3″ with a reach of 78″. His opponent, Ante “Walking Trouble” Delija, matches him in height at 6’3″, fights at 239 lbs, and boasts a record of 26 wins and 7 losses at the age of 35. Both fighters have a wingspan of 78″. When it comes to striking, Spivac averages 3.45 significant strikes landed per minute, while Delija has a higher output, landing 4.81 strikes per minute. Spivac shows striking accuracy at 48% compared to Delija’s 45%. Defensively, Spivac absorbs 4.25 significant strikes per minute, while Delija is hit less frequently, absorbing just 2.65. Spivac is able to defend 50% of the strikes thrown his way, whereas Delija manages to stop 38% of incoming shots.
| UFC Houston Event | Serghei Spivac | Ante Delija |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +115 | -135 |
| Professional Record | 17-6-0 | 26-7-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 7:54 | 3:01 |
| Height | 6’3″ | 6’3″ |
| Weight | 260 lbs | 239 lbs |
| Reach | 78″ | 78″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.45 | 4.81 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 45% |
In grappling stats, Serghei Spivac stands out as a more proficient wrestler, successfully completing 4.21 takedowns per 3 rounds with a 62% success rate. He also defends against 63% of opponent takedown attempts. Marc Delija, on the other hand, completes only 15% of his takedown attempts and similarly defends against 15%. In terms of submission attempts, Spivac averages 0.5 submissions every three rounds, while Delija attempts 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes.
In his most recent fight, Serghei Spivac faced Waldo Cortes Acosta, suffering a unanimous decision loss in the third round. Acosta managed to land 111 of 236 total strikes attempted, compared to Spivac’s 53 out of 124. In significant strikes, Acosta found success with 110 of 235, resulting in a striking accuracy of 46%. Meanwhile, Spivac landed 40% of his significant strikes, connecting with 48 of 119 attempts, with 39 of these targeting the head. Notably, both fighters primarily engaged from a distance, with Acosta landing 95% and Spivac 93% of their strikes from that range.
Ante Delija’s last outing was against Waldo Cortes Acosta as well, where he lost via a first-round punch to the head. In that bout, Delija successfully connected on 93% of his significant strikes at a distance, with a total striking success rate of 44%, landing 16 of 36. Acosta, however, landed 12 of 17 significant strikes, including 9 head strikes. Delija was overall more active, attempting 38 strikes whilst managing to connect on 18.
Additional Fights to Watch
Another intriguing match features Zach Reese facing Michel Pereira. With a record of 10-2-0 (1 NC), the 31-year-old Reese weighs in at 185 lbs and stands 6’4″ tall, employing a switch stance and reaching 77″. Pereira, also in the middleweight division at 185 lbs, stands 6’1″ with a reach of 73″. Pereira aims to enhance his record of 31-14-0 (2 NC). In grappling, Reese averages 3.41 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Pereira averages 1.13 takedowns per 3 rounds. In striking stats, Reese connects on 4.32 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 56%, while Pereira maintains a slightly lower accuracy of 52%, landing 4.49 strikes per minute.
Furthermore, Carlos Leal prepares to clash with Chidi Njokuani. Njokuani, with a record of 25-11-0 (1 NC), is 37 years old, competes at 170 lbs, and stands 6’3″ tall with an 80″ reach. Leal measures 5’11” and weighs in at 170 lbs, holding a record of 22-7-0. Njokuani is skilled at defending takedowns, successfully stopping 73% of attempts against him, while completing 15% of his takedown attempts. Conversely, Leal has a 25% takedown completion rate and excuses 90% of opponent attempts. In striking, Njokuani absorbs 2.64 strikes per minute while delivering 4.72 strikes per minute; Leal absorbs 7.61 but lands an impressive 9.57 strikes per minute.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC battle against the odds?
Prediction: Bet on Ante Delija (-135)
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