Middleweight#4 RankedACTIVE
Anthony Hernandez
15-2
8 Win Streak
Age
31
Height
6'0"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
10:27
Gym
Team Fluffy
UFC Record
9-2(11 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 5 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 3R3 4R4 1R5 1
Last 5
LWWWL
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
4
Style
Striker
Location
Oakland, United States
Next Fight2026-02-21
SS
vs Sean Strickland
Opponent Last Bout
L - Dricus Du PlessisKO/TKOR3 2:23· Punches to Head On Ground
Fight History
LOSS
MP
vs Markus Perez
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 1:07
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 1:07
WIN
RD
vs Roman Dolidze
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 2:45
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 2:45
WIN
BA
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MP
vs Michel Pereira
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head On Ground
R5 2:22
KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R5 2:22
LOSS
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knees to Body In Clinch
R1 0:39
KO/TKOKnees to Body In Clinch·R1 0:39
WIN
JP
vs JunYong Park
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 4:39
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 4:39
LOSS
SS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 2:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 2:23
WIN
ES
vs Edmen Shahbazyan
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount
R3 1:01
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R3 1:01
WIN
MB
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R3 1:53
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 1:53
WIN
RK
vs Roman Kopylov
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:23
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:23
WIN
JF
vs Josh Fremd
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RV
vs Rodolfo Vieira
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 1:53
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 1:53
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (6.46 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
6.46/15m
TD Accuracy
49%
Clinch %
14%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 6.46 per 15 minutes
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+84% vs div avg
85%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
69%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Guillotines
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
42%
⭐Other
Rear Naked Choke
38%
Triangles
31%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (85%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (154%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 280% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
29% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
5
71% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Mount
#11
50% of KOs
Elbows to Head On Ground
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 5 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
40% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#31
20% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#41
20% of subs
Other
Anaconda Choke On Ground
#21
20% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 71% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Mount (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (6.5) and Sub/15min (1.8).🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (3 KO + 9 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (116% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#3 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#30 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc45%
Clinch
75% acc13%
Ground
89% acc43%
Striking Differential+2.06/min
4.59 landed/min2.53 absorbed/min
4.59
Landed/Min
2.53
Absorbed/Min
0.12
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed575
Sig. Strikes Attempted914
Key Insights
Anthony is active on the ground (42%).
Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.8:1).
Elite accuracy at 63%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 43% from ground at 89% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
68%
Elite
Division Rank#25 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
49%(est)
Landed
54
Defended
57
Total
111
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
6.46
TD / 15min
1.79
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
111
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
108
Landed
222
Attempted
49%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
15 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
27%
R2
53%
R3
13%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 6.46 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 68%.
Active submission threat (1.79/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 15 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 43% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,150
1.92
Ratio
Absorbed
598
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
50.6
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
5.5
Standing %
53%
R3 vs R1 Output
116%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.92x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (50.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
1:47
R2 Control
2:26
R3 Control
3:09
R1 to Final
+16%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+60.9pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.2pp
Body
+1.0pp
Leg
-2.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+60.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
18.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
20.3
sig strikes / round
Output Change
109%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#10
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#3
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#30
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#33
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#2
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#4
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2957
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
6
/ 6
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights