Miami-Dade Deputy Luis Hernandez Earns UFC Contract After Submission Win

Luis Hernandez, a full-time deputy with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, has secured a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship after winning his bout on Dana White's Contender Series. The victory, which took place on September 15, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, marks a significant milestone in his dual career as a law enforcement officer and professional mixed martial artist. Hernandez, who entered the fight with a perfect 7-0 record, was an underdog in the 185-pound middleweight bout against Hugo Guillon. Despite facing adversity, including a takedown and an attempted anaconda choke from his opponent, Hernandez turned the tables in the second round. He secured a rear-naked choke submission just over a minute into the round, forcing Guillon to tap out. The win improved his professional record to 8-0, with five of those victories coming by submission. Following the performance, UFC President Dana White awarded Hernandez a contract, a moment celebrated by his colleagues back in Florida. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie CorderoStutz publicly congratulated the deputy on social media, praising his discipline and hard work.