Anthony Hernandez (born October 18, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2014, he has also competed with Global Knockout and Legacy Fighting Alliance. As of May 7, 2024, he is #14 in the UFC middleweight rankings.[5]
Anthony Hernandez | |
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Born | Dunnigan, California, U.S. | October 18, 1993
Nickname | Fluffy |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
Division | Middleweight |
Reach | 75 in (191 cm)[1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | El Dorado Hills, California, U.S. |
Team | MMA Gold[2] Marinoble's Martial Arts[2] |
Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] Black belt in Marinoble's MMA System[4] |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 8 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Amateur record | |
Total | 10 |
Wins | 9 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 3 |
Losses | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Background
editHernandez grew up in Dunnigan, California and graduated from Woodland High School in 2011.[6] He wrestled in high school but got kicked out of the team because of grades.[7] He attended college for a spell but dropped out to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.[4]
Martial arts career
editAmateur career
editHernandez made his amateur debut in 2010 during Ring of Fire 1, when he faced Michael Green Jr. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8] This would be the first win of an eight fight winning streak, which ended in a chance to fight for the King of the Cage Amateur Middleweight title, against Justin Jones. Hernandez lost the fight by submission in the first round.[9]
Early career
editIn 2018, during LFA 32, Hernandez fought for the Legacy Fighting Alliance Middleweight title against Brendan Allen.[10] Hernandez won a unanimous decision.[11]
Fighting under the banner of Dana White's Contender Series 10, Hernandez faced Jordan Wright. Despite winning the fight in 40 seconds via knockout, the fight would be declared a no contest, as Hernandez tested positive for marijuana. He was penalized 15% of his purse and suspended for 6 months.[12]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editHernandez made his UFC debut on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 when he faced Markus Perez.[13] He lost in the second round, by anaconda choke.[14]
Hernandez faced Jun Yong Park on August 31, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang.[15] He won this fight by anaconda choke.[16]
Hernandez faced Kevin Holland on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.[17] He lost the fight after just 39 seconds, by TKO.[18]
Hernandez was scheduled to face five-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Rodolfo Vieira on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1.[19] However, Hernandez pulled out due to a positive COVID-19 test and they were rescheduled for UFC 258 on February 13, 2021.[20] Hernandez won the fight via a guillotine choke in round two in a huge upset.[21] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[22]
Hernandez was scheduled to face Punahele Soriano on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190.[23] However, Hernandez was pulled from the event due to injury and was replaced by Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night 192.[24]
Hernandez was scheduled to face Dustin Stoltzfus on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199.[25] However, Hernandez withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by newcomer Caio Borralho.[26]
Hernandez was scheduled to face Albert Duraev on April 9, 2022, at UFC 273.[27] However, due to a rib injury, Duraev was pull from the event and he was replaced by Dricus du Plessis.[28] Du Plessis was eventually moved to another matchup on the card and Hernandez was instead booked against Josh Fremd.[29] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]
Hernandez faced Marc-André Barriault on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song.[31] He won the fight via a submission in round three.[32]
Hernandez faced Edmen Shahbazyan on May 20, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 223.[33] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[34]
Hernandez was scheduled to face Chris Curtis at UFC Fight Night 227 on September 16, 2023.[35] However, Curtis withdrew due to a rib injury and was replaced by Roman Kopylov.[36] In turn, Hernandez pulled out of the bout due to a torn ligament and was replaced by Josh Fremd.[37]
Hernandez was scheduled to face Ikram Aliskerov on February 17, 2024, at UFC 298.[38] However Aliskerov withdrew due to compilations related to illness and was replaced by Roman Kopylov.[39] In a competitive bout, Hernandez won by a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[40] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[41]
Hernandez was scheduled to face Roman Dolidze on June 1, 2024 at UFC 302.[42] However Hernandez was forced out of the bout due to a torn ligament in his hand.[43]
Hernandez was scheduled to face Michel Pereira on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306.[44] However, the bout was reschduled to UFC Fight Night 246 to serve as the main event.[45]
Hernandez is scheduled to face Michel Pereira on October 19, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 245.[46]
Personal life
editHernandez has four children.[47]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Rodolfo Vieira and Roman Kopylov[22][41]
- 2021 Half-Year Awards: Biggest Upset of the 1HY vs. Rodolfo Vieira[48]
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Rodolfo Vieira and Roman Kopylov[22][41]
- Legacy Fighting Alliance
- Cageside Press
- 2021 Submission of the Year vs. Rodolfo Vieira[49]
- Jitsmagazine
- 2021 MMA Submission of the Year vs. Rodolfo Vieira[50]
- Combat Press
- 2021 MMA Submission of the Year vs. Rodolfo Vieira[51]
Mixed martial arts record
edit15 matches | 12 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 1 |
By submission | 8 | 1 |
By decision | 2 | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 12–2 (1) | Roman Kopylov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 298 | February 17, 2024 | 2 | 3:23 | Anaheim, California, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 11–2 (1) | Edmen Shahbazyan | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill | May 20, 2023 | 3 | 1:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 10–2 (1) | Marc-André Barriault | Technical submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song | September 17, 2022 | 3 | 1:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 9–2 (1) | Josh Fremd | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 273 | April 9, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Win | 8–2 (1) | Rodolfo Vieira | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 258 | February 13, 2021 | 2 | 1:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 7–2 (1) | Kevin Holland | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 1 | 0:39 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Win | 7–1 (1) | Park Jun-yong | Submission (anaconda choke) | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang | August 31, 2019 | 2 | 4:39 | Shenzhen, China | |
Loss | 6–1 (1) | Markus Perez | Submission (anaconda choke) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | February 2, 2019 | 2 | 1:07 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
NC | 6–0 (1) | Jordan Wright | NC (overturned) | Dana White's Contender Series 10 | June 19, 2018 | 1 | 0:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Originally a KO (punches) win for Hernandez; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana. |
Win | 6–0 | Brendan Allen | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 32 | January 26, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | Won the LFA Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 5–0 | Mike Persons | Submission (guillotine choke) | GKO 9 | March 18, 2017 | 1 | 1:54 | Jackson, California, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Jumoke Hunter | Submission (guillotine choke) | GKO 7 | August 27, 2016 | 1 | 3:09 | Jackson, California, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Preston Snook | Submission (guillotine choke) | GKO 4 | August 29, 2015 | 1 | 3:09 | Jackson, California, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Kenny Ento | Submission (guillotine choke) | GKO 3 | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 3:30 | Jackson, California, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Trey Williams | KO (punch) | West Coast FC 11 | September 13, 2014 | 1 | 0:51 | Sacramento, California, United States |
Amateur mixed martial arts record
editAmateur record breakdown | ||
10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 4 | 0 |
By submission | 3 | 1 |
By decision | 1 | 0 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 9–1 | Eric Smith | Submission (armbar) | West Coast FC 5 | May 3, 2013 | 2 | 0:43 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Loss | 8–1 | Justin Jones | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Fighting Legends | April 13, 2013 | 1 | 1:42 | Sacramento, California, United States | For the KOTC Middleweight title. |
Win | 8–0 | Matt Wilson | TKO (punches) | West Coast FC 4 | January 18, 2013 | 1 | N/A | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Win | 7–0 | Blake Smee | TKO (punches) | Ultimate Reno Combat 35 | July 20, 2012 | 3 | 1:11 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 6-0 | Randall Wallace | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ultimate Reno Combat 33 | May 18, 2012 | 2 | 1:48 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Sean Nelson | DQ | Dawgs of War 06/22/12 | June 22, 2012 | 1 | 1:00 | Roseville, California, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Albert Townsend | Submission (triangle choke) | Ultimate Reno Combat: Fight Factory at the Knit 1 | March 23, 2012 | 1 | 1:01 | Reno, Nevada, United States | Townsend missed weight (187.5 lbs). |
Win | 3–0 | Jeremiah Johnson | TKO (punches) | Battle of the Titans II | February 18, 2012 | 1 | 1:23 | Rancho Cordova, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Mike Ramos | KO (knee to the body) | URC 28: Invincible | October 21, 2011 | 2 | 1:51 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Michael Green Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Fire 1 | June 25, 2010 | 3 | 2:00 | Arcadia, California, United States |
See also
editReferences
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