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Sedriques Dumas vs. Luis Hernandez prediction, pick, time for UFC Fight Night 289

It's cop vs. criminal on the main card of UFC Fight Night 289.

Sedriques Dumas and Luis Hernandez square off on the main card of UFC Fight Night 289 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The bout, which has drawn attention for its unusual pairing of a fighter facing a no-contest appearance and a contract debutant. MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom provides a preview of the matchup. Dumas enters with a 3-fight losing streak, including a recent no-contest, while Hernandez made waves earlier this month by submitting Hugo Guillon in a contract fight.

The expert pick leans towards Hernandez, despite Dumas' history of fighting for paychecks. Hernandez's striking and submission skills may prove decisive in this matchup, with the fight starting at around 9:15 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

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