Anthony Hernandez vs. Michel Pereira: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Exciting standouts of the UFC middleweight division headline UFC Fight Night 245 this weekend when Anthony Hernandez clashes with Michel Pereira. The winner of the bout will take a huge step forward in a division that has seen a lot of changes lately. Anthony Hernandez, who headlines his first UFC event, is a slight favorite in the early odds. Both fighters are currently riding long winning streaks, and the winner would be the fighter who can manage the occasion and leverage the momentum.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

Date: 20.10.2024 04:00

The Dana White Contender Series 2018 alum comes into this main event contest off the back of a five-fight streak. Born in California, Anthony Hernandez wrestled in High school and College before going professional. A former LFA middleweight champion, Hernandez had a rough start to his UFC career, with one victory in three. Since being finished by Kevin Holland in 2020, the 31-year-old has won five on the spin, including victories over Rodolfo Vieira, Josh Fremd, and Edmen Shahbazyen. “Fluffy” beat Roman Kopylov by rear-naked choke last February for the second submission victory of his winning run. Hernandez is number thirteen in the UFC middleweight rankings.

• Tale of the Tape
• Height: 6’0”
• Reach: 75”
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Record: 12-2 (NC)

A grizzled fighter who competed in many promotions before his 2019 UFC debut, Brazil’s Michel Pereira is an exciting all-action striker who has somewhat found a way to curtail his crazy actions and turned into a lethal machine. Currently, on eight consecutive wins, Pereira has finished his last three opponents inside the first ninety seconds of the match. 2-0 this year, Michel Pereira choked out Michel Oleksiejczuk in March before submitting Ihor Potieria last May. The 31-year-old has won five Performance of the Night bonus awards and two Fight of the Night awards in the UFC. A welterweight competitor too, Pereira’s last three fights have been at 185 pounds.

• Age: 31
• Height: 6’1”
• Reach: 73”
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Record: 31-11-2 (NC)

Betway has Anthony Hernandez as a 1.67 favorite with Michel Pereira priced as a 1.99 underdog. Total over 2.5 is priced at 1.95 on 1XBET, with the under available at 1.8. Anthony Hernandez to submit his opponent is priced at 2.75 odds on Betway which lists Michel Pereira by KO/TKO at 2.75 odds. Read more here.