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It is a middleweight match that headlines UFC Fight Night 245 as Anthony Hernandez and Michel Pereira put their long winning streaks on the line as they bid to break into the top ten in the rankings
ANTHONY HERNANDEZ VS MICHEL PEREIRA FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 245? UK – the preliminary card starts at 9:00pm on Saturday October 19th, 2024, followed by the main card at 12:00am (Sunday) / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET and 1:00pm/4:00pm PT
Where is UFC Fight Night 245? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 245? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 245
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 245 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 245? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 245 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Anthony Hernandez and Michel Pereira expected to walk out? 2:15am UK / 9:15pm US ET / 6:15pm US PT
UFC Fight Night 245 Main Card
Anthony Hernandez vs Michel Pereira (Middleweight)
Rob Font vs Kyler Phillips (Bantamweight)
Charles Johnson vs Su Mudaerji (Flyweight)
Cameron Smotherman vs Jake Hadley (Bantamweight)
Darren Elkins vs Daniel Pineda (Featherweight)
Matheus Nicolau vs Asu Almabayev (Flyweight)
UFC Fight Night 245 Prelims
Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto (Bantamweight)
Joselyne Edwards vs Tamires Vidal (Women’s Bantamweight)
Jessica Penne vs Elise Reed (Women’s Strawweight)
Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean (Women’s Strawweight)
Austen Lane vs Robelis Despaigne (Heavyweight)
ANTHONY HERNANDEZ: FIVE WINS IN A ROW FOR VERSATILE HERNANDEZ
Anthony Hernandez (12-2 with one no contest) comes into this main event in impressive form having won his last five fights. Those five wins have showcased his outstanding skillset as he has picked up three submissions, a knockout and a decision. Eight of his 12 wins have come via submission and he really is a well-rounded dangerous fighter. He is coming off a torn ligament in his hand which forced him out of a fight in June against Roman Dolidze but he will be keen to take this golden opportunity.
MICHEL PEREIRA: ON-FIRE BRAZILIAN FLYING UP THE RANKINGS
Michel Pereira (31-11 with two no contests) is on a tear in the middleweight division having won his last eight fights. He has beaten some real quality fighters during that run and his submission wins over Michał Oleksiejczuk and then Ihor Potieria last time out at UFC 301 in May both earned him Performance of the Night bonuses. His 31 wins have come in all manners – 11 knockouts, 9 submissions and 11 by decision – and he is such a well-rounded fighter. Confidence is high and he knows a win here could catapult him into the top ten.
ANTHONY HERNANDEZ VS MICHEL PEREIRA PREDICTION
What a fight this main event promises to be! Anthony Hernandez and Michel Pereira are both on an absolute tear in the UFC’s middleweight division and their lengthy winning streaks are on the line.
We marginally prefer Pereira in this fight. He has so much experience, is getting better with age and is just so dangerous on his feet or on the ground.
He is winning his fights in style and while Hernandez is a quality fighter who is improving all the time himself, we just see more ways for the Brazilian to win. We favour a late stoppage in this one.
PREDICTION: MICHEL PEREIRA TO WIN BY KO/TKO OR SUBMISSION