Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez delivered a dominant performance in the main event of UFC Vegas 99, defeating Michel Pereira via TKO (elbows) at 2:22 in the fifth round. Hernandez controlled the fight from start to finish, causing a significant gash on Pereira's head before referee Herb Dean stopped the bout. With this victory, Hernandez became the first fighter to finish Pereira in the UFC and extended his winning streak to six consecutive victories. Hernandez's decisive win marks him as a significant contender in the middleweight division.
