Chris Curtis says UFC matchmakers again declined his request to fight Luis Hernandez, telling him the undefeated prospect is “not ready” and below his level. Hernandez submitted Sedriques Dumas in his Sept. 26 UFC debut and said Monday he would accept a fight if offered.
The dispute dates to a June 2025 Tuff-N-Uff event, where Hernandez submitted Curtis’ teammate Miles Hunsinger and taunted the corner. Curtis and Sean Strickland entered the cage; Strickland punched Hernandez, and Curtis became physically involved. Hernandez later said he and Strickland settled their differences, but Curtis says he has not forgiven Hernandez.
Hernandez is 9-0, has finished every opponent and has made one UFC appearance; Curtis has 45 professional bouts and is a 12-fight UFC veteran. Curtis said he wants Hernandez to get a few more wins before they meet. Curtis is coming off a unanimous-decision loss to Myktybek Orolbai.
