Height
6' 0"
Reach
75.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
32
"Fluffy"
ANTHONY HERNANDEZ
Height
6' 0"
Reach
75.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
32
Hailing from Dunnigan, California, Anthony Hernandez is an orthodox middleweight who sharpened his skills at MMA Gold and Marinoble's Martial Arts. After claiming the LFA middleweight championship, he transitioned to the UFC in 2019. Throughout his tenure in the promotion, he has established himself as a grappling specialist. He currently maintains the organization's record for the highest number of takedowns completed within the middleweight weight class, frequently utilizing submission techniques to secure victories during his professional tenure.
Entering the matchup with a career record of fifteen wins, three losses, and one no-contest, Hernandez arrives following a mixed run of results. His most recent appearance occurred on February 21, 2026, where he fell to Sean Strickland. Before that defeat, he enjoyed a four-fight winning streak, including a submission victory over Roman Dolidze and a decision win against Brendan Allen.