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Luis Hernandez steps in to fight Sedriques Dumas at UFC Fight Night 289

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Luis Hernandez steps in to fight Sedriques Dumas at UFC Fight Night 289

Summary

Luis Hernandez will make his UFC debut against Sedriques Dumas at UFC Fight Night 289 on Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Hernandez, a deputy with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, replaces Mickey Gall on short notice. Dumas, a career criminal with multiple arrests, has lost his last four fights in the UFC. The unusual matchup has garnered significant attention on social media, with many fans expressing their support for Hernandez as he enters the octagon.

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•Hernandez has an unbeaten record of 8-0 in MMA fights.
•Dumas has a history of 14 arrests and several convictions.
•The fight serves as a preliminary bout in the UFC event.
•Dumas has not won a fight since before his conviction in 2025.
•Fans have taken to social media to discuss the matchup's narrative.

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What they're saying

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This Saturday at UFC Fight Night 289, a Florida sheriff's deputy now has a chance to use excessive force on a career criminal inside the octagon.
— Yahoo Sports

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