ANTHONY HERNANDEZ

Representing the United States, Anthony Hernandez competes within the middleweight ranks of the UFC. He honed his craft while training at MMA Gold and Marinoble's Martial Arts. After claiming the LFA Middleweight Championship in 2018, he transitioned to the global stage. Hernandez utilizes an orthodox stance and relies on a wrestling-focused strategy to dictate the pace of his bouts. This approach has allowed him to set various divisional benchmarks, most notably for the highest number of successful takedowns. Throughout his tenure, he has earned significant triumphs over competitors such as Rodolfo Vieira, Roman Kopylov, and Michel Pereira.

Entering this contest, Hernandez holds an overall professional standing of 15-3-0 with one no-contest. His recent performance history includes a technical knockout defeat against Sean Strickland in February 2026. Prior to that setback, he enjoyed a four-fight winning streak. This run featured a submission victory over Roman Dolidze in August 2025, followed by a unanimous decision win versus Brendan Allen. He also stopped Michel Pereira with elbows in late 2024 and secured a submission finish against Roman Kopylov earlier that same year.