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Miami cop Luis Hernandez makes history as first UFC fighter sponsored by McDonalds

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By Andrew Richardson · MMA Mania

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:59 AM

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Luis Hernandez became the first UFC fighter to sign an official sponsorship deal with McDonald's.
MMA Mania's Andrew Richardson expressed surprise that Hernandez was the first fighter to receive the fast-food deal.
Alexander Volkanovski continues to pursue a champion-versus-champion retirement fight against Justin Gaethje.

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UFC fighter and Miami police officer Luis Hernandez has secured a sponsorship deal with McDonald's, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to partner with the fast-food brand. The milestone was highlighted by Andrew Richardson in MMA Mania's Midnight Mania roundup, following Hernandez's recent octagon victory over Sedriques Dumas.

Richardson expressed surprise that Hernandez was the first fighter to receive such a sponsorship deal. The edition also covered other developments across the promotion, including Alexander Volkanovski targeting a retirement fight against Justin Gaethje, Belal Muhammad expressing interest in facing Mike Malott, and Asaf Chopurov making his debut at UFC 333.

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Miami cop Luis Hernandez makes history as first UFC fighter sponsored by McDonalds

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