Middleweight

Anthony Hernandez

UFC 2019–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 84.0

Scouting report

Submitting multi-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 258, Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez established an aerobic pace in the middleweight division. Hailing from Dunnigan, California, Hernandez climbed into the top 10 against Michel Pereira, his motor and ground game proven by a 92 Cardio and 79 BJJ, forging an 80 Overall grade.

Peak ratings

Boxing78
Kickboxing76
Wrestling87
BJJ88
Strength82
Durability83
Cardio94
Fight IQ84

By edition

2020–2022Overall 80
Boxing76
Kickboxing74
Wrestling82
BJJ86
Strength79
Durability80
Cardio88
Fight IQ80

Hernandez scored a submission upset at UFC 258 in Las Vegas in February 2021, surviving early danger to submit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu multi-time world champion Rodolfo Vieira with a second-round guillotine choke. His scramble wrestling, front chokes, and pace are reflected in an 76 Boxing and 82 Wrestling.

2023–2024Overall 84
Boxing78
Kickboxing76
Wrestling87
BJJ88
Strength82
Durability83
Cardio94
Fight IQ84

Hernandez built a five-fight winning streak between 2022 and 2024, submitting Marc-Andre Barriault with an arm-triangle, stopping Edmen Shahbazyan with elbows in Las Vegas, and submitting Roman Kopylov with a rear-naked choke at UFC 298 in Anaheim. His wrestling pace, top rides, and submission transitions anchor his 78 Boxing and 87 Wrestling.

2025–presentOverall 84
Boxing78
Kickboxing76
Wrestling87
BJJ88
Strength82
Durability83
Cardio94
Fight IQ84

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