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 | October 18, 1993 Dunnigan, California, United States |
| Nickname(s) | Fluffy |
| Nationality | American |
| 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, United States |
| Team | MMA Gold |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| 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 | |
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
- Legacy Fighting Alliance
- LFA Middleweight Championship[5]
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
| Amateur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- "Anthony Hernandez". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "Ring of Fire Ring of Fire 1". sherdog.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "Justin Jones vs. Anthony Hernandez". tapology.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "Tonight's LFA 32 headliners, Brendan Allen and Anthony Hernandez, are UFC-focused". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "LFA 32 results and highlights: Ryan Spann drops Alex Nicholson for comeback title win". MMA Junkie. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- "Contender Series fighters Anthony Hernandez, Jordan Williams sanctioned for failing drug tests". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "Multiple UFC 233 fights get new dates, locations after Jan. 26 card scratched". MMAjunkie. 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
- "UFC Fortaleza results: Markus Perez stuns, chokes out Anthony Hernandez". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- Doherty, Dan (2019-08-31). "UFC Shenzhen Results: Anthony Hernandez Submits Tough Jun Yong Park". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- "UFC Shenzhen Results: Anthony Hernandez Submits Tough Jun Yong Park". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- Martin, Damon (2020-05-01). "UFC reveals full fight cards for May 13 and May 16 events". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- "Knockout! Watch Kevin Holland demolish Anthony Hernandez in just 39 seconds at UFC on ESPN 8". mmamania.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- Sherdog.com. "Anthony". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-05-30.