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UFC Vegas 121 light heavyweight bout

Overview

At UFC Vegas 121, Luis Hernandez stepped in on two days’ notice to replace Mickey Gall in a light heavyweight bout against Sedriques Dumas. During weigh-ins, Hernandez recorded a weight of 204 pounds against Dumas’ 197 pounds.

In the fight, Hernandez secured a victory in his UFC debut, defeating Dumas via a standing guillotine choke at the 0:57 mark of the first round. Hernandez, an active Miami-Dade police officer, improved his professional record to 9-0, with all nine victories coming by way of finish. Following the match, Hernandez received a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.

The matchup drew attention due to the contrasting backgrounds of the fighters, noting Hernandez’s role in law enforcement versus Dumas’ history of multiple arrests. Following the win, which follows his recent contract acquisition via Dana White’s Contender Series, Hernandez expressed that he has “much more to show the world” and noted his interest in competing at a lower weight class and a quick return to the octagon.

Sedriques Dumas fell to a 10-6 professional record. The defeat marks his fourth consecutive loss and extends a winless streak of over two years.

Entities

UFC · Luis Hernandez · Sedriques Dumas · Raoni Barcelos · Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Luis Hernandez defeated Sedriques Dumas via a standing guillotine choke in the first round at 0:57. www.lowking.pl · www.lowkickmma.com · www.mmafighting.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Luis Hernandez improved his professional MMA record to 9-0. www.lowking.pl · www.lowkickmma.com · www.mmafighting.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sedriques Dumas has suffered four consecutive losses. www.lowking.pl · www.lowkickmma.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Luis Hernandez is a law enforcement officer from Miami-Dade. www.lowkickmma.com · www.mmafighting.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hernandez competed on two days' notice as a replacement for Mickey Gall. www.mmafighting.com

Timeline

14 days ago

[SPORTS] 14 sources
Luis Hernandez wins UFC debut with sub in under one minute
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Deputy Luis Hernandez made a sensational UFC debut, submitting Sedriques Dumas via guillotine choke in under a minute at UFC Vegas 121 to move to 9-0.
16 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
UFC Vegas 121: Luis Hernandez replaces Mickey Gall to face Sedriques Dumas
Luis Hernandez will face Sedriques Dumas at 205 pounds at UFC Vegas 121 after Mickey Gall withdrew. Hernandez weighed in at 204 pounds, while Dumas weighed 197 pounds.

Sources

2001online.com · boxingnews.com · brobible.com · cagesidepress.com · cubaheadlines.com · essentiallysports.com · expreso.ec · facundoquiroga.com · heavy.com · lowkickmma.com · lowking.pl · middleeasy.com · mmafighting.com · punchdrunkgamer.com · sport.ro · sportowefakty.wp.pl · thebodylockmma.com

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