SEATTLE – Anthony Hernandez doesn’t pay much mind to the comings and goings of the middleweight division, but current champion Dricus Du Plessis is one name who has his attention. Hernandez (13-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC), who will attempt to repeat January 2018 victory over Brendan Allen (24-6 MMA, 12-3 UFC) in their co-main event rematch on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 252 card at Climate Pledge Arena ( ESPN+ ), was once scheduled to face Du Plessis at UFC 273 in April 2022. The bout didn’t materialize because Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) was shifted to another matchup and date, but it has lingered for Hernandez. “Flurry” is currently riding a six-fight winning streak, and if he get past Allen, he doesn’t think a title shot is far off. “I’m just look ing at this fight for sure because this is the biggest fight that matters,” Hernandez told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 252 media day.
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UFC Fight Night 252′s Anthony Hernandez: ‘I have the skills to beat’ Dricus Du Plessis – MMA Junkie