Anthony Hernandez Explained

Anthony Hernandez
Nickname:Fluffy
Birth Date:18 October 1993
Birth Place:Dunnigan, California, U.S.
Weight Lb:185
Reach:75 in[1]
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:El Dorado Hills, California, U.S.
Team:MMA Gold[2]
Marinoble's Martial Arts
Rank:Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Black belt in Marinoble's MMA System[4]
Years Active:2014–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:8
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Nc:1
Am Win:9
Am Kowin:4
Am Subwin:3
Am Loss:1
Am Subloss:1
Sherdog:86783

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]

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.

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 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 .[15] He won this fight by anaconda choke.[16]

Hernandez faced Kevin Holland on May 16, 2020, at .[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 .[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

Hernandez has four children.[47]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center||Roman Kopylov|Submission (rear-naked choke)|UFC 298||align=center|2|align=center|3:23|Anaheim, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–2 (1)|Edmen Shahbazyan|TKO (elbows and punches)|||align=center|3|align=center|1:01|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–2 (1)|Marc-André Barriault|Technical submission (arm-triangle choke)|||align=center|3|align=center|1:53|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–2 (1)|Josh Fremd|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 273||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Jacksonville, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–2 (1)|Rodolfo Vieira|Submission (guillotine choke)|UFC 258||align=center|2 |align=center|1:53|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–2 (1)|Kevin Holland|TKO (knees and punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:39|Jacksonville, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–1 (1)|Park Jun-yong|Submission (anaconda choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|4:39|Shenzhen, China||-|Loss|align=center|6–1 (1)|Markus Perez|Submission (anaconda choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:07|Fortaleza, Brazil||-|NC|align=center|6–0 (1)|Jordan Wright|NC (overturned)|Dana White's Contender Series 10||align=center|1|align=center|0:40|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Brendan Allen|Decision (unanimous)|LFA 32||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Mike Persons|Submission (guillotine choke)|GKO 9||align=center|1|align=center|1:54|Jackson, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Jumoke Hunter|Submission (guillotine choke)|GKO 7||align=center|1|align=center|3:09|Jackson, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Preston Snook|Submission (guillotine choke)|GKO 4||align=center|1|align=center|3:09|Jackson, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Kenny Ento|Submission (guillotine choke)|GKO 3||align=center|1|align=center|3:30|Jackson, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Trey Williams|KO (punch)|West Coast FC 11||align=center|1|align=center|0:51|Sacramento, California, United States||-[52]

Amateur mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|9–1|Eric Smith|Submission (armbar)|West Coast FC 5||align=center|2|align=center|0:43|Sacramento, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–1|Justin Jones|Submission (rear-naked choke)|KOTC: Fighting Legends||align=center|1|align=center|1:42|Sacramento, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–0|Matt Wilson|TKO (punches)|West Coast FC 4||align=center|1|align=center|N/A|Sacramento, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Blake Smee|TKO (punches)|Ultimate Reno Combat 35||align=center|3|align=center|1:11|Reno, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|6-0|Randall Wallace|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Ultimate Reno Combat 33||align=center|2|align=center|1:48|Reno, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Sean Nelson|DQ|Dawgs of War 06/22/12||align=center|1|align=center|1:00|Roseville, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Albert Townsend|Submission (triangle choke)|Ultimate Reno Combat: Fight Factory at the Knit 1||align=center|1|align=center|1:01|Reno, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Jeremiah Johnson|TKO (punches)|Battle of the Titans II ||align=center|1|align=center|1:23|Rancho Cordova, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Mike Ramos|KO (knee to the body)|URC 28: Invincible||align=center|2|align=center|1:51|Reno, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Michael Green Jr.|Decision (unanimous)|Ring of Fire 1||align=center|3|align=center|2:00|Arcadia, California, United States||-|}[52]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anthony Hernandez . ufcstats.com . 29 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Anthony Hernandez says pandemic benefitted his camp: ‘Less injuries’ training like this. May 15, 2020. bloodyelbow.com. Alexandra Scaffidi.
  3. The Riton Podcast - Episode 39: Who's Fluffy (w/ Anthony Hernandez). 2021-09-29. YouTube. Riton Optics.
  4. Web site: Anthony Hernandez UFC. UFC.com. September 18, 2022.
  5. Web site: UFC Rankings UFC.com . 2024-05-07 . www.ufc.com.
  6. Web site: Woodland native Hernandez set for UFC debut. January 31, 2019. Matt Murphy. Daily Democrat.
  7. Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez: Learning to Fight Amongst Tumbleweeds & Dust • Politicalish Podcast. September 24, 2021. The Quintana Show. YouTube.
  8. Web site: Ring of Fire Ring of Fire 1 . sherdog.com . 29 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Justin Jones vs. Anthony Hernandez . tapology.com . 29 May 2020.
  10. Web site: Tonight's LFA 32 headliners, Brendan Allen and Anthony Hernandez, are UFC-focused . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 29 May 2020.
  11. Web site: LFA 32 results and highlights: Ryan Spann drops Alex Nicholson for comeback title win. 2018-01-27. MMA Junkie. en. 2020-05-30.
  12. Web site: Contender Series fighters Anthony Hernandez, Jordan Williams sanctioned for failing drug tests . mmafighting.com . 29 May 2020.
  13. Web site: Multiple UFC 233 fights get new dates, locations after Jan. 26 card scratched. 2018-12-12. MMAjunkie. en. 2018-12-13.
  14. Web site: UFC Fortaleza results: Markus Perez stuns, chokes out Anthony Hernandez . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 29 May 2020.
  15. Web site: UFC Shenzhen Results: Anthony Hernandez Submits Tough Jun Yong Park. Doherty. Dan. 2019-08-31. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-05-30.
  16. Web site: UFC Shenzhen Results: Anthony Hernandez Submits Tough Jun Yong Park . cagesidepress.com . 29 May 2020.
  17. Web site: UFC reveals full fight cards for May 13 and May 16 events. Martin. Damon. 2020-05-01. MMA Fighting. en. 2020-05-04.
  18. Web site: Knockout! Watch Kevin Holland demolish Anthony Hernandez in just 39 seconds at UFC on ESPN 8 . mmamania.com . 29 May 2020.
  19. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2020-11-20. BJJ specialist Rodolfo Vieira treft Anthony Hernandez tijdens UFC evenement op 16 januari. 2022-02-16. MMA DNA. nl.
  20. Web site: Positive COVID-19 test for Anthony Hernandez pushes Rodolfo Vieira match to Feb. 13. sherdog.com. Jay Pettry. 2021-01-01. 2021-01-02.
  21. Web site: Vreeland. Daniel. 2021-02-13. UFC 258 Results: Anthony Hernandez Shocks the World, Taps Rodolfo Viera. 2021-02-14. Cageside Press. en-US.
  22. Web site: 2021-02-14. UFC 258 Bonuses: Usman Among Fighters To Nab Performance Checks. 2021-02-14. MMA News. en-US.
  23. Web site: 2021-03-18. Anthony Hernandez vs. Punahele Soriano set for UFC Fight Night in June. 2021-03-19. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  24. Web site: 2021-05-26. Punahele Soriano krijgt nieuwe tegenstander en nieuwe datum na afzegging Anthony Hernandez. 2022-02-16. MMA DNA. nl.
  25. Web site: 2021-09-08. Anthony Hernandez vs. Dustin Stoltzfus toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 18 december. 2022-02-16. MMA DNA. nl.
  26. Web site: Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck. 2021-11-29. Dustin Stoltzfus vs. Caio Borralho targeted for UFC Vegas 45 with Anthony Hernandez injured. 2021-11-29. mmafighting.com.
  27. Web site: 2022-02-01. Anthony Hernandez vs. Albert Duraev joins UFC 273 lineup on April 9. 2022-02-02. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  28. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2022-03-15 . With Chris Curtis and Albert Duraev out, Dricus Du Plessis now faces Anthony Hernandez at UFC 273 . 2022-03-16 . MMA Fighting . en.
  29. Web site: With Kelvin Gastelum now facing Dricus Du Plessis, Anthony Hernandez welcomes newcomer Josh Fremd at UFC 273. mmafighting.com. Staff. 2022-03-29. 2022-03-29.
  30. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2022-04-09 . UFC 273: After Year Plus Layoff, Anthony Hernandez Spoils Josh Fremd's Debut . 2022-04-10 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: Lee . Alexander K. . 2022-07-13 . UFC Fight Roundup: Anthony Hernandez looks to extend winning streak against Marc-Andre Barriault on Sept. 17 . 2022-07-14 . MMA Fighting . en.
  32. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-09-17 . UFC Vegas 60 Results: Anthony Hernandez Chokes Out Gritty Marc-Andre Barriault . 2022-09-17 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  33. Web site: 2023-02-22 . Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Anthony Hernandez booked for UFC event on May 20 . 2023-02-23 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  34. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2023-05-20 . UFC Vegas 73 video: Anthony Hernandez mauls Edmen Shahbazyan for third-round TKO . 2023-05-22 . MMA Fighting . en.
  35. Web site: Anthony Hernandez vs. Chris Curtis set for Sept. 16 UFC event in Las Vegas. June 21, 2023. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck.
  36. Web site: Roman Kopylov replaces Chris Curtis, fights Anthony Hernandez at Noche UFC. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee. 2023-08-15. 2023-08-15.
  37. Web site: With Anthony Hernandez out of Noche UFC, Josh Fremd steps in to fight Roman Kopylov. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. With Anthony Hernandez out of Noche UFC, Josh Fremd steps in to fight Roman Kopylov. 2023-08-23. 2023-08-23.
  38. Web site: Al-Shatti . Shaun . 2023-12-01 . Anthony Hernandez vs. Ikram Aliskerov set for UFC 298 . 2023-12-01 . MMA Fighting . en.
  39. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2024-01-21 . With Ikram Aliskerov out, Anthony Hernandez now meets Roman Kopylov at UFC 298 . 2024-01-21 . MMA Fighting . en.
  40. Web site: UFC 298 results: Anthony Hernandez snatches Roman Kopylov’s neck for deep submission. Yahoo Sports. Nolan King. 2024-02-18. 2024-02-18.
  41. Web site: Bonuses! Ilia Topuria cleans up, banks $50K for title fight KO - UFC 298. mmamania.com. Dan Hiergesell. 2024-02-18. 2024-02-18.
  42. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2024-03-25 . Anthony Hernandez vs. Roman Dolidze on tap for UFC 302 in June . 2024-03-26 . MMA Fighting . en.
  43. Web site: Meshew . Jed . 2024-04-29 . Anthony Hernandez out of UFC 302 fight with Roman Dolidze . 2024-04-30 . MMA Fighting . en.
  44. Web site: Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez booked for Noche UFC at The Sphere. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Danny Segura and Farah Hannoun. 2024-07-02. 2024-07-02.
  45. Web site: Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez moved from UFC 306 to Fight Night main event in October. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2024-07-26. 2024-07-26.
  46. Web site: Cruz . Guilherme . 2024-07-26 . Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez moved from UFC 306 to Fight Night main event in October . 2024-07-31 . MMA Fighting . en.
  47. Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez, Coach Eric Nicksick, and UFC 258 Recap. February 16, 2021. Jim Norton. Matt Serra.
  48. Web site: The Upsets - 2021 Half-Year Awards. June 30, 2021. Thomas Gerbasi. Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  49. Web site: MMA 2021 Year in Review: Submission of the Year. 31 December 2021. en-US. 2021-12-31.
  50. Web site: The Jitsmagazine 2021 BJJ Awards. 2 January 2022.
  51. Web site: Combat Press 2021 MMA Awards: Submission of the Year – Anthony Hernandez vs. Rodolfo Vieira. January 27, 2022. Matthew Petela.
  52. Web site: Anthony. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2020-05-30.

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