The devoted fans of California had limited representation at UFC 298, but one fighter, Anthony Hernandez, ignited their excitement. Hernandez (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) emerged victorious in a middleweight bout against Roman Kopylov (12-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) with a rear-naked choke submission at 3:23 of Round 2. This thrilling match kickstarted the main card at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
The fight remained competitive throughout, with Kopylov showcasing impressive defense against takedowns in the early stages. However, Hernandez countered with body kicks and head kicks before taking the fight to the ground. With skill and patience, he maneuvered to Kopylov’s back and secured a rear-naked choke.
Hernandez’s confidence was evident as he made one final adjustment, nodding with certainty. Kopylov grimaced, ultimately tapping out. The crowd erupted in applause, recognizing the significance of this victory for the fighter from Dunnigan, Calif. It may very well be the highlight of his career.
Hernandez’s win extends his impressive winning streak to five consecutive victories. Prior to his triumph over Kopylov, he had defeated Rodolfo Vieira, Josh Fremd, Marc-Andre Barriault, and Edmen Shahbazyan.
Kopylov, on the other hand, had his four-fight winning streak abruptly halted. His previous loss was a unanimous decision defeat against Albert Duraev in October 2021.
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