Brendan Allen vs Anthony Hernandez: Predictions, Analysis, and Breakdown

The UFC Fight Card in the U.S. features Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez. It’s the co-main event, the 11th fight out of 12. They will fight in the middleweight division (185 lbs / 83.9 kg). Here’s what to know and who might have the edge.

Fighters Profiles and Strength

BRENDAN ALLEN

Brendan Allen is ranked 10th in the middleweight division and 65th in the pound-for-pound rankings. He fights out of Kill Cliff FC and is currently on a losing streak, with his most recent defeat coming against Nassourdine Imavov by unanimous decision. His professional record stands at 24 wins and 6 losses.

Of his victories, 14 were by submission, 5 by knockout, and 5 by decision. He competed in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) from 2017 to 2019, fighting 7 times, winning 5, and losing 2. In 2014, he won the vacant FFI Welterweight Championship by submitting Marcel Stamps in the second round. He then moved up a weight class and won the FFI Strawweight Championship against Matt Elkins via rear-naked choke in round 3.

In 2015, he captured the vacant MFL Middleweight Championship by defeating Benjamin Bennett via unanimous decision. His first professional title came in December 2016 when he won the vacant VF Middleweight Championship against Sidney Wheeler via Americana submission in the second round. In 2018, he won the vacant LFA Middleweight Championship against Tim Hiley and defended it against Moses Murrietta.

However, he suffered key losses to Eryk Anders and Anthony Hernandez in LFA title fights. Since joining the UFC in 2019, he has fought 15 times, winning 12 and losing 3. He has earned Performance of the Night bonuses for victories over Paul Craig, André Muniz, and Krzysztof Jotko.

ANTHONY HERNANDEZ II

Anthony Hernandez, also known as “Fluffy,” has a professional record of 13 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest. He has secured 8 wins by submission, 3 by knockout, and 2 by decision. Currently, he is on a 6-fight winning streak. He started his professional career in 2014 with a win over Trey Williams.

Before joining the UFC in 2019, he competed in the Legacy Fighting Alliance and Dana White’s Contender Series. His recent six victories were against Michel Pereira (TKO via ground and pound), Roman Kopylov (rear-naked choke submission), Edmen Shahbazyan (TKO via ground and pound), Marc-André Barriault (arm-triangle choke submission), Josh Fremd (unanimous decision), and Rodolfo Vieira (arm-in guillotine choke submission).

His UFC losses came against Kevin Holland (TKO via knee to the body and ground and pound) and Markus Perez (anaconda choke submission). His no-contest fight was against Jordan Wright in 2018 due to a failed drug test for marijuana. The original result was a knockout win for Hernandez in less than a minute. He is currently ranked 9th in the middleweight division and 32nd on the all-time MMA grappling rankings.

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What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live at 6:00 pm. ET this Saturday.

Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington, United States

How can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on ESPN 2 and TNT SPORTS Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

CATEGORY	BRENDAN ALLEN	ANTHONY HERNANDEZ II
AGE	29	31
HEIGHT	6’2″	6’0″
REACH	75.0″	75.0″
RECORD	24-6-0	13-2-0
FIGHTING FROM	Covington, Louisiana, USA	Dunnigan, California

Final Prediction

Brendan Allen has plenty of UFC experience. He has fought 15 times and won 12. That makes him a strong contender in this fight. He is also younger and has been in many tough battles. Anthony Hernandez has been impressive in the UFC. After losing twice, he found his rhythm. Now, he is on a 6-fight winning streak. Allen may be the more skilled fighter, but Hernandez is in better form right now.

ANTHONY HERNANDEZ TO WIN -280 ODDS

ANTHONY HERNANDEZ TO WIN BY A DECISION

OVER 2.5 ROUNDS