Florida Sheriff’s Deputy Lands UFC Contract After Impressive Victory
Hernandez improved to 8-0 as a pro after forcing a tap with a rear-naked choke, one of five winners on the Contender Series card.
- On Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Miami-Dade Sheriff deputy Luis Hernandez earned a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship after defeating Hugo Guillon via second-round submission.
- Hernandez competed during the recent Dana White's Contender Series, a high-stakes event designed to scout talent for the promotion's world-class roster in mixed martial arts.
- Facing Hugo Guillon, the deputy secured a rear-naked choke in round 2, improving his professional record to 8-0 with his fifth submission win of his brief career.
- Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz praised the achievement on social media, telling Hernandez, "Luis, your discipline, determination, and years of hard work brought you to this moment and tonight, you delivered."
- This victory marks a significant milestone for the Florida deputy, who has successfully transitioned from fighting crime to competing at the highest level of the UFC.
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Opposed Tuesday in Las Vegas to Luis Hernandez as part of the Dana White's Contender Series, Hugo Guillon (29 years old) had a strong chance of integrating the UFC in case of success against the American. Unfortunately, the Frenchman, surprised on a rear choke during the 2nd round, bowed. This article MMA: LUFC moves away for Guillon... est apparu en premier sur Sport 365.
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