Before Dana White’s promotion heads to Abu Dhabi for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway, the UFC is set to deliver another exciting fight card this week. It will be the second-to-last event before the Apex undergoes renovations. On October 19, Michael Pereira looks to push his 8-fight winning streak further as he takes on Anthony Hernandez, who’s ready to shut it down, just like he did with his previous opponent. So let’s see the preview and understand what both fighters are bringing to the table ahead of their fight.
UFC Vegas 99: Anthony Hernandez vs. Michael Pereira Prediction
Starting with Pereira, the Brazilian fighter has been a veteran in the sport since making his professional debut in 2007. Over the years, he has developed a solid resume, defeating notable fighters such as Michael Oleksiejczuk and Niko Price, among others, and amassing an impressive record of 31-11-0.
Throughout his career, he has secured 11 victories by KO and 9 by submission. This balance suggests that he not only excels in his ground game but is also a solid striker, making him a well-rounded competitor. And not to forget he is riding on 8 fights winning streak.
Meanwhile, Hernandez, unlike Pereira, is part of the newer generation of fighters. He has been in the sport since 2014 but made his UFC debut earlier than Pereira. With a record of 12-2-0, he has been on an absolute tear, remaining undefeated since 2020. His main strengths lie in grappling, as he has secured 8 of his wins by submission, compared to just 2 by KO.
When it comes to predictions, Pereira’s impressive ground game likely gives him an edge over Hernandez. Whether the fight stays on the feet or transitions to the ground, Pereira appears to have the upper hand. His well-rounded skills and experience suggest that he can extend his winning streak, potentially securing a victory by submission.
How to Watch Hernandez vs. Pereira?
This weekend’s fight card, headlined by Pereira vs. Hernandez, kicks off with the prelims at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. The main card is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET (12 a.m. UK), with the fighters expected to enter the cage around 10 p.m. ET (3 a.m. UK). While Pereira vs. Hernandez takes center stage, the event also showcases exciting talent like Rob Font, Brad Katona, and Daniel Pineda.
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- Anthony Hernandez vs Michel Pereira
- Rob Font vs Kyler Philips
- Charles Johnson vs Sumudaerji
- Brady Hiestand vs Jake Hadley
- Darren Elkins vs Daniel Pineda
- Matheus Nicolau vs Asu Almabayev
Prelim Card
- Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto
- Joselyne Edwards vs Tamires Vidal
- Jessica Penne vs Elise Reed
- Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean
- Austen Lane vs Robelis Despaigne
For streaming, U.S. fans can watch the event on ESPN+, while UK viewers can tune in via TNT Sports. In India, fans can catch the action live on Sony Sports Network, Australian fans can catch the action on Kayo and for the rest of the world, the full event will be available on UFC Fight Pass.
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