Michel Pereira's tormentor sets his sights on champion after crushing victory at UFC Las Vegas 99

anthony hernandez won Michael Pereira by technical knockout in the fifth round. Photo: Instagram/ UFC

PUBLICITY:

With a difference of 128 significant hits connected, anthony hernandez did what he wanted with Michael Pereira and won by technical knockout in the fifth round of the main fight of the ufc vegas 99, last Saturday (19). After the convincing victory, which guaranteed the 'Best Performance' bonus, the American already dreams of competing for the title in the following rounds.

At the press conference, Hernandez analyzed the middleweight champion (83,9 kg) and assured that he will continue to strive to earn the chance to fight for the belt.

[Related]

“I think it would be a great fight. Realistically, the one who mixes things up is Du Plessis. He mixes it up a lot, and that’s why he’s the champion now. He’s just a tough guy who keeps going. He looks tired, but he keeps going. I would love to fight him. I’m going to keep climbing the ladder to get to him. Great job to him. Keep doing the great job, man,” he said. anthony hernandez.

Even though he has achieved the biggest victory of his career, the fighter recognizes that there are still some title contenders ahead of him and that it is a matter of time until he can reach the belt.

“I hope so, but probably not. There are guys ahead of me. I’m not stupid, I know how this works. It’s all about timing. I’m going to keep doing what I do. I’m going to stay ready and when my time comes, I’m going to show what I can do and I’m going to get there eventually,” concluded ‘Fluffy’.