Overview

• Hernandez overcame an early scare from a body kick by Pereira to control the fight with his wrestling and striking.
• He landed 197 significant strikes and executed a division-leading 29 takedown attempts during the fight.
• The victory marked Hernandez's first UFC main event win and improved his record to 13-2.
• Pereira, who entered the fight on an eight-match winning streak, struggled against Hernandez's aggressive style and suffered his first loss since 2020.
• Despite his impressive performance, Hernandez missed an opportunity to call out potential future opponents in his post-fight interview.