Anthony Hernandez To Break Into The Top 10 Of Middleweight Rankings After Win Over Brendon Allen

UFC Middleweight Rankings – Anthony Hernandez To Break Into The Top 10 Of Middleweight Rankings After Win Over Brendan Allen

Anthony Hernandez is set to crack the Top 10 of the middleweight rankings after his impressive victory over Brendon Allen!

Anthony Hernandez To Break Into The Top 10 Of Middleweight Rankings After Win Over Brendon Allen

The UFC middleweight division has seen its fair share of dominant grapplers through the years. The 185-pound weight class has always rewarded those who can control the fight on the mat. While many fighters have come and gone, the division now has a new wrestling force emerging. And this is none other than Anthony Hernandez, who’s quietly been stacking up wins without much fanfare.

Hernandez’s journey to the top hasn’t been an easy one. Starting as an unranked prospect back in 2018, he faced early setbacks including a loss to Markus Perez in his UFC debut. But like many great fighters before him, Hernandez used those early challenges to reshape his approach, focusing heavily on his wrestling and submission skills. The result is a spectacular seven-fight win streak that has the division’s elite looking nervously over their shoulders.

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Fluffy Hernandez’s Dominant Win Over Brendan Allen Moves Him Up To #9 In UFC Middleweight Rankings

After dominating Brendan Allen in their rematch at UFC Seattle, Hernandez is poised to enter the middleweight top 10 rankings at #9. His wrestling-heavy approach paid off as he not only controlled Allen but also made history by surpassing Chris Weidman for the most takedowns in middleweight division history.

His seven-fight win streak now stands as the second-longest active streak in the division, tied with Caio Borralho. He is trailing only champion Dricus Du Plessis who sits at nine straight wins.

Here are the current Middleweight Rankings after UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song.

UFC Middleweight Rankings (Post UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song)

Ranking	Fighter
Champion	Dricus Du Plessis
#1	Nassourdine Imavov
#2	Sean Strickland
#3	Khamzat Chimaev
#4	Israel Adesanya
#5	Robert Whittaker
#6	Caio Borralho
#7	Jared Cannonier
#8	Marvin Vettori
#9*	Anthony Hernandez*
#10	Brendan Allen*
#11	Roman Dolidze
#12*	Paulo Costa
#13	Michel Pereira
#14	Roman Kopylov
#15	Reinier de Ridder

The * indicates the change of rankings due for Monday, 24th February, 2025.

What Is Next For The UFC Middleweight Division?

The middleweight division is heating up with Khamzat Chimaev in the title race. Champion Dricus Du Plessis has shown he is a force. However, hungry challengers like Nassourdine Imavov, now ranked #1, are making a strong case for a shot at the belt after impressive performances.

The next few months will be crucial for Anthony Hernandez’s career trajectory. With several top-ranked middleweights already booked and others looking for fights, he could find himself in a marquee matchup soon. He could be fighting upwards, with likely opponents being Marvin Vettori or Jared Cannonier. Given his current momentum and wrestling prowess, don’t be surprised if ‘Fluffy’ becomes a serious title threat by year’s end.

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