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Brendan Allen Steps In for Injured Hernandez at UFC Vancouver

9/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Anthony Hernandez withdrew from his main event fight against Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver on October 18 due to an undisclosed injury.
Brendan Allen, ranked No. 11, will replace him.
De Ridder, undefeated in the UFC, recently defeated former champion Robert Whittaker.
Allen aims to build on his Fight of the Night win over Marvin Vettori.
The event features other notable matchups, including Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1993 by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) transformed combat sports with its innovative mixed martial arts format. After being acquired by Zuffa LLC in 2001, the UFC expanded significantly, hosting over 600 events. Recent competitions, including Reinier de Ridder's victory over Robert Whittaker, underscore the organization's ongoing influence on athlete careers and the MMA landscape.

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Story summary

Anthony Hernandez withdrew from his main event fight against Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver on October 18 due to an undisclosed injury.
Brendan Allen, ranked No. 11, will replace him.
De Ridder, undefeated in the UFC, recently defeated former champion Robert Whittaker.
Allen aims to build on his Fight of the Night win over Marvin Vettori.
The event features other notable matchups, including Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius.

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