Read about Anthony Hernandez’s wild moment from the early years of his MMA career. Learn how he went from an amateur fighter to a ranked UFC middleweight. Find out about his surprise win over a police officer and his dedication to chasing his dream.
| Key Points |
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| Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to five with a second-round submission win over Roman Kopylov at UFC 298. |
| Hernandez’s first amateur fight occurred in June 2010, and he quickly became dedicated to MMA after a surprise win over a police officer. |
| After three years at the amateur level, Hernandez turned professional in 2014. |
| Hernandez’s debut fight was not planned, but he filled in for another fighter during a sparring session. |
| Despite being a minor, Hernandez’s father had to sign a waiver for him to compete. |
| Hernandez’s knockout victory in his debut fight solidified his passion for MMA. |
Anthony Hernandez: From Amateur to UFC Middleweight
Anthony Hernandez, currently ranked No.13 in the UFC middleweight division , recently extended his winning streak to five with a second-round submission win over Roman Kopylov at UFC 298. In a recent interview with Michael Bisping, Hernandez opened up about his formative years and early experiences in mixed martial arts.
A Surprising Amateur Win
Hernandez’s journey in MMA began in June 2010 when he had his first amateur fight. At the time, he was more interested in martial arts than college, and after a surprising win over a police officer, he decided to fully commit to the sport.
From Amateur to Professional
After spending three years at the amateur level and accumulating an impressive 8-1 record, Hernandez made the decision to turn professional in 2014. His debut fight was not planned, as he filled in for another fighter during a sparring session. Despite being a minor, Hernandez’s father had to sign a waiver to allow him to compete.
Chasing the Dream
Since that unexpected debut, Hernandez has been dedicated to chasing his dream of becoming a successful MMA fighter. Now at 30 years old, he has a record of 12-2-0 (1 NC) and is steadily climbing the ranks in the UFC middleweight division .
The Knockout that Started it All
Hernandez’s early success continued as he scored a knockout victory in his debut fight. With just 30 seconds on the clock, he knocked out a 36-year-old cop who was his opponent. This moment solidified his passion for the sport and set him on the path to where he is today.
| Key Points |
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| Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to five with a second-round submission win over Roman Kopylov at UFC 298. |
| Hernandez’s first amateur fight occurred in June 2010, and he quickly became dedicated to MMA after a surprise win over a police officer. |
| After three years at the amateur level, Hernandez turned professional in 2014. |
| Hernandez’s debut fight was not planned, but he filled in for another fighter during a sparring session. |
| Despite being a minor, Hernandez’s father had to sign a waiver for him to compete. |
| Hernandez’s knockout victory in his debut fight solidified his passion for MMA. |
