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Brendan Allen Replaces Injured Anthony Hernandez Against Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver

The short-notice switch leaves the title-eliminator path to Khamzat Chimaev unsettled.

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Anthony Hernandez stares down opponent Roman Dolidze in the Octagon. Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Anthony Hernandez reacts following his win over Roman Dolidze at the UFC Apex. Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
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Overview

  • UFC officials confirmed Hernandez withdrew from the Oct. 18 Rogers Arena main event due to injury, with Allen stepping in for a five-round middleweight bout.
  • Allen, ranked No. 11, enters off a unanimous decision over Marvin Vettori and owns one of the division’s top submission totals after recent losses to Hernandez and Nassourdine Imavov.
  • De Ridder is 4-0 in the UFC with a July split-decision win over former champion Robert Whittaker after arriving as a former two-division titleholder in ONE Championship.
  • Hernandez issued a public apology on Instagram and did not disclose the injury or a timeline for his return.
  • Claims from Paulo Costa and manager Ali Abdelaziz that Costa was considered as a replacement remain unconfirmed by the UFC, as online reaction labeled the new headliner a downgrade.