UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | October 19, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States |
Area served | Global (via broadcast) |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira—also identified as UFC Fight Night 245, UFC on ESPN+ 103, and UFC Vegas 99'—was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 19, 2024, hosted at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Background
The headline matchup showcased a middleweight clash featuring former LFA Middleweight Champion Anthony Hernandez against Michel Pereira. This contest was initially planned for UFC 306 but was subsequently rescheduled to take place at this event.
In the women’s strawweight category, former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Rayanne dos Santos was slated to compete with Alice Ardelean; however, dos Santos withdrew due to an arm fracture. Melissa Martinez stepped in as her replacement.
A bantamweight fight between Jake Hadley and Brady Hiestand was arranged; nevertheless, Hiestand pulled out for undisclosed reasons and was substituted by promotional debutant Cameron Smotherman on short notice.
During the official weigh-ins, Joselyne Edwards exceeded the bantamweight limit by three pounds. Consequently, their bout continued at catchweight, with Edwards penalized 30% of her fight purse, which was awarded to her opponent Vidal.
Bonus awards
The following competitors were granted $50,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Darren Elkins vs. Daniel Pineda
- Performance of the Night: Anthony Hernandez