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Luis Hernandez aims to become a household name in UFC

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:22 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Luis Hernandez aims to become a household name in UFC
Summary

Luis Hernandez made a strong debut at UFC Vegas 121, earning a performance bonus after defeating Sedriques Dumas with a guillotine choke in under a minute. The newcomer, who won his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, is now targeting competition in both the middleweight and welterweight divisions. Hernandez holds an unbeaten record of 9-0, with all wins by stoppage. He expressed a desire to emulate Kevin Holland by competing actively in both weight classes and aims to establish a significant presence in the UFC before pursuing title opportunities.

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  • •Luis Hernandez won his UFC debut on short notice.
  • •He earned a $100,000 bonus for his performance.
  • •Hernandez has a 9-0 record, all wins by stoppage.
  • •He aims to compete primarily at middleweight and sometimes at welterweight.
  • •Hernandez aspires to become a household name in MMA.
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  • 2:22 AMSherdog — UFC newcomer Luis Hernandez wants to ‘pull a Kevin Holland’
  • 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — UFC newcomer Luis Hernandez wants to ‘pull a Kevin Holland’
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