Luis
Hernandez wants to be a full-time fighter while continuing his
career in law enforcement.
Hernandez (9-0) is a deputy sheriff with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s
Office and is also part of its Priority Response Team. He made his
Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at
UFC Vegas 121 on two days’ notice against Sedriques
Dumas. “The Stache” needed less than a minute to force Dumas to
tap to a standing guillotine choke, earning a Performance of the
Night bonus.
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Luis Hernandez says his Miami-Dade law enforcement career still
pays more than fighting in the UFC
Hernandez has revealed that he still earns more from law
enforcement than he does from the UFC, even when factoring in his
$100,000 bonus. He praised the support he receives from his agency
and said he has no plans to leave law enforcement while competing
in the UFC.
“[Still making more in] Law enforcement… The support that I get
from my agency is amazing,” Hernandez told Ariel Helwani. “You
don’t have to be a fighter, but you could actually have a life
outside of work and the agency supports that. I have a great
sheriff. I spoke with her, and she asked, ‘Are you thinking about
leaving?’ I said, ‘No, I never want to leave. I want to do both.’ I
have great support.”
The
Dana White’s Contender Series graduate isn’t the first UFC
fighter to maintain another career while competing in the
promotion. Former heavyweight champion Stipe
Miocic served as a paramedic and firefighter during his UFC
career.
Luis Hernandez says he still makes more in
law enforcement than he does fighting, even with his bonus, and has
no plans to leave his job:“The support that I get from my agency is amazing. You don’t have
to be a fighter, but you could actually have a life outside of work
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September 28, 2026