Brendan Allen is set to step in. UFC Vancouver has undergone a significant main event change after Anthony Hernandez withdrew from his scheduled bout against Reinier De Ridder due to an undisclosed injury. The UFC announced Monday that Brendan Allen will replace Hernandez in the October 18 headliner at Rogers Arena.
Anthony Hernandez Withdraws from UFC Vancouver, Brendan Allen Steps in to Face Reinier De Ridder in New Main Event
Hernandez broke his silence on social media Tuesday, apologizing to the organization, his opponent, and fans. “I want to sincerely apologize to the UFC and to my opponent Reinier de Ridder, and to everyone who was looking forward to this matchup,” Hernandez wrote.