Anthony Hernandez (fighter)

Anthony Hernandez (born 18 October 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.

Anthony Hernandez
Born (1993-10-18) October 18, 1993
Dunnigan, California, United States
Nickname(s)Fluffy
NationalityAmerican
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
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins7
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision1
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

Martial arts career

Amateur career

Anthony Hernandez made his amateur debut in 2010 during Ring of Fire 1, when he faced Michael Green Jr. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[2] 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.[3]

Early career

In 2018, during LFA 32, he fought for the Legacy Fighting Alliance Middleweight title against Brendan Allen.[4] Hernandez won a unanimous decision.[5]

Fighting under the banner of Dana White's Contender Series, he faced Jordan Wright. Despite winning the fight in 40 seconds, 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.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Anthony Hernandez made his UFC debut during UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 when he faced Markus Perez.[7] He lost in the second round, by anaconda choke.[8]

During UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang he faced Jun Yong Park.[9] He won this fight by anaconda choke.[10]

He faced Kevin Holland during UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.[11] He lost the fight after just 39 seconds, by TKO.[12]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
10 matches 7 wins 2 losses
By knockout 1 1
By submission 5 1
By decision 1 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7–2 (1) Kevin Holland TKO (knees and punches) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris 16 May 2020 1 0:39 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 7–1 (1) Jun Yong Park Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang 31 August 2019 2 4:39 Shenzhen, China
Loss 6–1 (1) Markus Perez Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 2 February 2019 2 1:07 Fortaleza, Brazil
NC 6–0 (1) Jordan Wright NC (overturned) Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Season 2, Episode 2 2 February 2018 0 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 26 January 2018 5 5:00 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Won the LFA Middleweight title
Win 5–0 Mike Persons Submission (guillotine choke) GKO 9 18 March 2017 1 1:54 Jackson, California, United States
Win 4–0 Jumoke Hunter Submission (guillotine choke) GKO 7 27 August 2016 1 3:09 Jackson, California, United States
Win 3–0 Preston Snook Submission (guillotine choke) GKO 4 29 August 2015 1 3:09 Jackson, California, United States
Win 2–0 Kenny Ento Submission (guillotine choke) GKO 3 21 March 2015 1 3:30 Jackson, California, United States
Win 1–0 Trey Williams KO (punch) WFC 11 - Mitchell vs. Major 13 September 2014 1 0:51 Sacramento, California, United States

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 3 May 2013 2 0:43 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 8–1 Justin Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC - Fighting Legends 13 April 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 18 January 2013 1 N/A Sacramento, California, United States
Win 7–0 Blake Smee TKO (punches) Ultimate Reno Combat 35 20 July 2012 3 1:11 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 6-0 Randall Wallace Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Reno Combat 33 18 May 2012 2 1:48 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 5–0 Sean Nelson Disqualification Dawgs of War 06/22/12 22 June 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 23 March 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 18 February 2012 1 1:23 Rancho Cordova, Nevada, United States
Win 2–0 Mike Ramos KO (knee to the body) URC 28 - Invincible 21 October 2011 2 1:51 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 1–0 Michael Green Jr. Decision (unanimous) Ring of Fire 1 25 June 2010 3 2:00 Arcadia, California, United States

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See also

References
  1. "Anthony Hernandez". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. "Ring of Fire Ring of Fire 1". sherdog.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  3. "Justin Jones vs. Anthony Hernandez". tapology.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. "Tonight's LFA 32 headliners, Brendan Allen and Anthony Hernandez, are UFC-focused". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  5. "LFA 32 results and highlights: Ryan Spann drops Alex Nicholson for comeback title win". MMA Junkie. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  6. "Contender Series fighters Anthony Hernandez, Jordan Williams sanctioned for failing drug tests". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. "Multiple UFC 233 fights get new dates, locations after Jan. 26 card scratched". MMAjunkie. 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
  8. "UFC Fortaleza results: Markus Perez stuns, chokes out Anthony Hernandez". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  9. Doherty, Dan (2019-08-31). "UFC Shenzhen Results: Anthony Hernandez Submits Tough Jun Yong Park". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  10. "UFC Shenzhen Results: Anthony Hernandez Submits Tough Jun Yong Park". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  11. Martin, Damon (2020-05-01). "UFC reveals full fight cards for May 13 and May 16 events". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  12. "Knockout! Watch Kevin Holland demolish Anthony Hernandez in just 39 seconds at UFC on ESPN 8". mmamania.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  13. Sherdog.com. "Anthony". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
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