UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 19, 2024, at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Background

A middleweight bout between former LFA Middleweight Champion Anthony Hernandez and Michel Pereira served as the main event. The pairing was expected to take place at UFC 306, before being moved to this event.
Former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Rayanne dos Santos was expected to face Alice Ardelean in a women's strawweight bout at the event. However, Santos withdrew in early September due to a broken arm. She was replaced by Melissa Martinez.
A bantamweight bout between Jake Hadley and Brady Hiestand was scheduled for this event. However, Hiestand withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Cameron Smotherman on under one week's notice.
At the weigh-ins, Joselyne Edwards weighed in at 139 pounds, three pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Edwards was fined 30 percent of her purse which went to her opponent Vidal.

Results

Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.

Fight of the Night: Darren Elkins vs. Daniel Pineda
'''Performance of the Night: Anthony Hernandez'''