Hernandez's UFC stint dates to 2019 after a 5-0 start on the regional circuit, which included a win against current middleweight contender Brendan Allen. Hernandez and Allen rematched once both were in the UFC, as Hernandez came away victorious in February to take a 2-0 lead in the rivalry.

Hernandez (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) made sure to make his intentions clear following his latest win at UFC on ESPN 72 Saturday at the UFC Apex. Hernandez dominated Roman Dolidze (15-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) for more than 15 minutes before submitting him in the fourth round in the main event. In a post-fight interview in the cage, he shot his shot.

In the main event of UFC Vegas 109 at the APEX, Hernandez dominated Roman Dolidze on his way to a victory by fourth-round submission, extending his win streak to eight. On a night when a guy rendered his opponent unconscious by slamming him into the mat, it was "Fluffy" who might have had the most one-sided win on the card.