Due to his current eight-fight win streak, Anthony Hernandez was able to secure a spot in the top 15 rankings of the UFC’s middleweight division. His fighting style, characterized by constant pressure and incredible cardio, has made him a notable name in the division.
The American contender is slowly becoming a top choice among fans whenever his UFC odds are available at BetMGM’s online sportsbook. But when will “Fluffy” return to action? And who will he face next? Find out below.
When Is Anthony Hernandez’s Next Fight?
Hernandez will face former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC Houston on Feb. 21, which goes down inside the Toyota Center.
His latest win was an incredible fourth-round submission win over Roman Dolidze last Aug. 9 in the main event of the UFC Fight Night card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Anthony Hernandez’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 15-2
- Wins by TKO/KO: 3
- Wins by decision: 3
- Striking accuracy: 64%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.50
- Significant strikes absorbed: 2.61
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 6.27
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 1.95
- Significant strikes defense: 46%
- Takedown defense: 67%
- Knockdown average: 0.14
- Average fight time: 09:47
Anthony Hernandez’s Notable Wins
Hernandez’s wins inside the octagon were against JunYong Park, Rodolfo Vieira, Josh Fremd, Marc-Andre Barriault, Edmen Shahbazyan, Roman Kopylov, Michel Pereira, and, most recently, Brendan Allen.
Anthony Hernandez’s UFC Earnings
Hernandez’s estimated UFC earnings are $1 million, which includes all his base pay, bonuses, and other sponsorships.
The biggest single-fight payout he received was when he fought Pereira and earned $416,000. This payout has the additional $50,000 for the Performance of the Night award, which he secured with an impressive TKO stoppage against the Brazilian athlete.
Anthony Hernandez’s Team and Corner
Hernandez is affiliated with the MMA Gold Team from California, and he’s being coached by Jim West, Brian Markus, Justin Durham, and Brian Gamble.
He’s also one of the lead striking coaches on the team and the only current active UFC fighter from the team.
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