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The highly anticipated UFC Vancouver main event was canceled when Anthony Hernandez withdrew, leading to Brendan Allen stepping in on short notice to fight Reinier de Ridder, which has disappointed fans who viewed it as a downgrade, with some former contenders like Paulo Costa expressing interest in replacing Hernandez.
Dricus du Plessis, after a decisive loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, is considering his next fight, with former contender Dan Hardy suggesting Anthony Hernandez as a suitable opponent to test his skills post-title loss. Hernandez, on an eight-fight winning streak, has expressed interest in fighting Chimaev, aiming to prove himself in the UFC middleweight division.
Anthony Hernandez, a top middleweight contender, is eager for a title shot and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will surprise everyone by winning the UFC belt, expressing his readiness to fight the champion and his desire to stay active in the division.
Anthony Hernandez won his UFC fight against Roman Dolidze with a rear-naked choke, driven by anger and a competitive spirit, but emphasized respect for his opponent and gratitude for his coaches. He plans to compete in Chicago next week, aiming for a title shot, regardless of the opponent.
UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant victory over Roman Dolidze, prompting UFC champion Dricus du Plessis to praise his performance and consider him a potential future opponent, although other contenders remain in the mix for a title shot.
Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant victory at UFC Vegas 109 and called for a middleweight title shot, which will be contested between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant fourth-round submission victory over Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 109, fueling his push for a title shot, while other fighters like Steve Erceg and Christian Leroy Duncan also secured important wins on the card.
Anthony Hernandez predicts Dricus du Plessis will retain his UFC title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, citing du Plessis's size, durability, and fighting style as advantages, and expresses interest in a future fight against du Plessis if the opportunity arises.
Anthony Hernandez missed weight on his first attempt at UFC Vegas 109 but successfully made weight on his second try, amidst other fighters also adjusting their weights. The event features a main card with Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez and a preliminary card with multiple bouts, including a bantamweight debut for Steve Erceg.
At UFC Vegas 109 weigh-ins, three fighters initially missed weight but all successfully made weight on their second attempts, allowing the event to proceed as scheduled. Notably, Anthony Hernandez, who is in the main event, weighed in successfully after a second attempt, ensuring his fight against Roman Dolidze will go ahead. The event features a high-stakes middleweight main event and other bouts, with live coverage available.
At UFC Vegas 109, three fighters missed weight, including headliner Roman Dolidze who was 0.5 lbs over, but all managed to make weight on their second attempts, with the event featuring a middleweight bout between Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez.
UFC Fight Night 224 will take place on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with Mackenzie Dern facing Angela Hill in the main event. Dern is the favorite to win, with a big lead in the picks from 11 editors, writers, radio hosts, and videographers. Anthony Hernandez will meet Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-feature, with Hernandez being a big favorite. Emily Ducote and Loopy Godinez will fight at a 120-pound contract weight, while Joaquin Buckley is the only unanimous pick on the main card. Michael Johnson will take on Diego Ferreira in the opening match at lightweight.