UFC Vegas 121: Luis Hernandez taps Sedriques Dumas in under a minute with nasty choke

Luis Hernandez delivered one of the quickest finishes of UFC Vegas 121, submitting Sedriques Dumas with a choke in under a minute of the featured preliminary bout. Stepping in on just two days' notice to replace the injured Mickey Gall, Hernandez faced a fighter with a notable history of legal troubles, setting up an intriguing clash between the Miami-Dade sheriff's deputy and the controversial Dumas.

Hernandez hurt Dumas badly with a punch early in the fight, then quickly transitioned to a chokehold that forced Dumas to tap. The finish ignited the Meta APEX crowd and sent Hernandez into his signature celebration, which included a dance and the D-X crotch chop. Fresh off earning a UFC contract via Dana White's Contender Series less than two weeks prior, Hernandez marked his octagon debut a massive success, extending his perfect professional record to 9–0 with all finishes. Dumas, meanwhile, suffered his fifth consecutive loss and remains winless over the past two years, deepening his struggles at the elite level.