Anthony Hernandez (fighter)

Anthony Hernandez (born October 18, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2014, he has also competed with Global Knockout and Legacy Fighting Alliance. As of September 19, 2023, he is #15 in the UFC middleweight rankings.[5]

Anthony Hernandez
Born (1993-10-18) October 18, 1993
Dunnigan, California, United States
NicknameFluffy
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofEl Dorado Hills, California, United States
TeamMMA Gold[2]
Marinoble's Martial Arts[2]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Black belt in Marinoble's MMA System[4]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission7
By decision2
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
No contests1
Amateur record
Total10
Wins9
By knockout4
By submission3
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Hernandez 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

Amateur career

Hernandez 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

In 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

Hernandez 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]

Personal life

Hernandez has two children.[38]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 11 wins 2 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 7 1
By decision 2 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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) WFC 11 September 13, 2014 1 0:51 Sacramento, California, United States

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Amateur mixed martial arts record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–1 Eric Smith Submission (armbar) WFC 5 - Andrews vs. Griffin 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) WFC 4 - Huckaba vs. Williams 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

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See also

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