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Runs winning streak to five
Hernandez defeated Roman Kopylov via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:23 of Round 2 at UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim.
ANALYSIS
Everyone is well aware Hernandez's grappling game is lightyears ahead of his striking. Not surprisingly, there were a couple hairy moments on the feet for Anthony at times, but his constant pressure and relentless pursuit of the takedown finally planted Kopylov to the mat and allowed Hernandez to clamp on the rear-naked choke that closed the show. It would also go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. All told, Hernandez landed just 3-of-11 attempts, but a large part of "Fluffy's" appeal is his elite gas tank. If the first few takedowns don't connect, there will always be more forthcoming. Hernandez feels undersized for middleweight, and he's going to struggle if the takedowns aren't landing, but the elite cardio gives him a high floor. The 30-year-old California native has won five in a row.
Everyone is well aware Hernandez's grappling game is lightyears ahead of his striking. Not surprisingly, there were a couple hairy moments on the feet for Anthony at times, but his constant pressure and relentless pursuit of the takedown finally planted Kopylov to the mat and allowed Hernandez to clamp on the rear-naked choke that closed the show. It would also go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. All told, Hernandez landed just 3-of-11 attempts, but a large part of "Fluffy's" appeal is his elite gas tank. If the first few takedowns don't connect, there will always be more forthcoming. Hernandez feels undersized for middleweight, and he's going to struggle if the takedowns aren't landing, but the elite cardio gives him a high floor. The 30-year-old California native has won five in a row.
Will fight Aliskerov
Hernandez will fight Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 298 on Feb. 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez has been held out of action since August due to a torn ligament in his knee, but he is now set to put his four-fight win streak on the line against Aliskerov, who is off to an impressive start in his UFC career.
Hernandez has been held out of action since August due to a torn ligament in his knee, but he is now set to put his four-fight win streak on the line against Aliskerov, who is off to an impressive start in his UFC career.
Suffers injury, won't fight
Hernandez suffered a torn ligament during sparring last week and won't fight in UFC Noche against Roman Kopylov on Sep. 16, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez acknowledged in his personal Instagram account that he suffered the injury during sparring, and as a result, he won't be able to take on Kopylov, who will fight Josh Fremd now instead. Hernandez will certainly be out for a couple of months and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to step on the octagon before the end of the year.
Hernandez acknowledged in his personal Instagram account that he suffered the injury during sparring, and as a result, he won't be able to take on Kopylov, who will fight Josh Fremd now instead. Hernandez will certainly be out for a couple of months and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to step on the octagon before the end of the year.
New opponent scheduled
Hernandez will fight Roman Kopylov in a middleweight bout at Noche UFC on Sept. 16, according to Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez was expected to fight Chris Curtis at Noche UFC, but it appears the latter withdrew because of undisclosed reasons. Fortunately for Hernandez, he has been able to find a new opponent within a month's notice. Curtis and Kopylov have identical 11-2 MMA records, with the latter having finished each of his last three opponents.
Hernandez was expected to fight Chris Curtis at Noche UFC, but it appears the latter withdrew because of undisclosed reasons. Fortunately for Hernandez, he has been able to find a new opponent within a month's notice. Curtis and Kopylov have identical 11-2 MMA records, with the latter having finished each of his last three opponents.
Draws Chris Curtis
Hernandez will face off against Chris Curtis at a UFC event on Sept. 16, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez has been on a roll as of late, claiming his fourth-straight win over Edmen Shahbazyan in May. The 29-year-old fighter, who is 5-2 in the UFC, will look to continue climbing the ranks when he takes on Chris Curtis in September.
Hernandez has been on a roll as of late, claiming his fourth-straight win over Edmen Shahbazyan in May. The 29-year-old fighter, who is 5-2 in the UFC, will look to continue climbing the ranks when he takes on Chris Curtis in September.