Anthony Hernandez has withdrawn from his scheduled middleweight bout against Roman Dorise at UFC 302.
“Fluffy” announced on Instagram on Monday that he would miss the June 1 event due to torn ligaments in his hand. It is currently unclear whether Dolidze will remain on the card to face his replacement. UFC 302 will take place on June 1st at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will be headlined by the lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
“I injured myself during training on Friday. I got the MRI results back this morning, but unfortunately I have torn a ligament in my hand and will no longer be able to play again on June 1st.” ,” Hernandez wrote. “I would like to apologize to our customers. [the UFC]my opponent, [and]
the best matchmaker [Mick Maynard], but this wasn’t an injury I could push through. I hope to get back on track soon and get back in the cage before the end of the summer.Thank you to all my fans and friends [and]
The continued support of my family…the journey continues. ”
Hernandez has won his last five Octagon appearances. Most recently, Dana White’s Contender Series alum faced Roman Kopylov in the second round of their UFC 298 bout on February 17th. During Hernandez’s current winning streak, she has killed all but one opponent within striking distance.
