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Miami Cop Luis Hernandez Taps Sedriques Dumas in R1 at UFC Vegas 121 to Win UFC Debut
Luis Hernandez, who earned a UFC contract earlier this month on DWCS, has now announced his arrival in the UFC light-heavyweight division with a bang.
Moments earlier at UFC Vegas 121, the law enforcement officer made an impressive two-day UFC debut by scoring a submission win in under a minute.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 26: Luis Hernandez secures a guillotine choke submission against Sedriques Dumas in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on September 26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Fight recap
As the bout began, Luis Hernandez landed a left hook and quickly locked up a guillotine choke while scoring a takedown. Although Sedriques Dumas managed to get back to his feet, Hernandez maintained the submission and forced “The Reaper” to tap.
Official decison: Luis Hernandez defeated Sedriques Dumas in Round 1 (0:57) by submission (standing guillotine choke) at UFC Vegas 121.
With tonight’s win, the undefeated Hernandez improved his professional record to 9-0. After the fight, he also received a black belt from his coach and called for a bonus, saying he wanted to use the extra money to buy donuts for his co-workers. “The Stache” also added that he wants to compete at a lower weight class and is looking for a real quick turnaround.
Dumas, meanwhile, has now lost four of his last five fights and drops to 10-6 professionally.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 26: Luis Hernandez reacts after a submission victory against Sedriques Dumas in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on September 26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
UFC Vegas 121 – Luis Hernandez vs. Sedriques Dumas – Highlights
– Convicted felon Sedriques Dumas walks out to “Locked Up” by Akon
– Miami police officer Luis Hernandez responds by walking out to “That’s The Sound of da Police”
– Hernandez then chokes him out in less than 60 seconds
you would not see this in ANY other sport bro 😭 pic.twitter.com/q5vRsYKdIR
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) September 27, 2026