Anthony Hernandez (born October 18, 1993) is an

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mixed martial artist currently competing as a

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with the

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. A professional since 2014, he has also competed with Global Knockout and

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Background

Hernandez grew up in

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and graduated from Woodland High School in 2011. He wrestled in high school but got kicked out of the team because of grades. 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. 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.

Early career

In 2018, during LFA 32, Hernandez fought for the

Middleweight title against

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. Hernandez won a unanimous decision. Fighting under the banner of Dana White's Contender Series 10, Hernandez faced

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. 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hernandez made his UFC debut on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 when he faced

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. He lost in the second round, by anaconda choke. Hernandez faced

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on August 31, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang. He won this fight by anaconda choke. Hernandez faced

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on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris. He lost the fight after just 39 seconds, by TKO. Hernandez was scheduled to face five-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion

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on January 16, 2021, at

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. However, Hernandez pulled out due to a positive COVID-19 test and they were rescheduled for

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on February 13, 2021. Hernandez won the fight via a guillotine choke in round two in a huge upset. This win earned him the

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award. Hernandez was scheduled to face

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on June 26, 2021, at

UFC Fight Night 190 ''UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 190'', ''UFC on ESPN+ 48'' and ''UFC Vegas 30'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 26, 2021 at the UFC Apex ...

. However, Hernandez was pulled from the event due to injury and was replaced by

UFC Fight Night 192 ''UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 192'', ''UFC Vegas 37'' and ''UFC on ESPN+ 50'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 18, 2021 at the UFC ...

. Hernandez was scheduled to face

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on December 18, 2021, at

UFC Fight Night 199 ''UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus'' (also known as ''UFC Vegas 45'', ''UFC on ESPN+ 57'' and ''UFC Fight Night 199'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 18, 2021 at the UFC ...

. However, Hernandez withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by newcomer Caio Borralho. Hernandez was scheduled to face Albert Duraev on April 9, 2022, at

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. However, due to a rib injury, Duraev was pull from the event and he was replaced by

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. Du Plessis was eventually moved to another matchup on the card and Hernandez was instead booked against Josh Fremd. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Hernandez faced

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on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song. He won the fight via a submission in round three.

Personal life

Hernandez has two children.

Championships and accomplishments

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** LFA Middleweight Championship *Cageside Press **2021 Submission of the Year vs.

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*Combat Press **2021 MMA Submission of the Year vs.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hernandez, Anthony American male mixed martial artists 1993 births Living people Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Middleweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People from Yolo County, California Mixed martial artists from California

Background

Martial arts career

Amateur career

Early career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Personal life

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Amateur mixed martial arts record

See also

References

External links