Anthony Hernandez emerged victorious in his bout against Roman Kopylov at UFC 298. The two middleweights clashed in the opening match of the main card, both aiming to extend their winning streaks. Hernandez, known as ‘Fluffy’, had the opportunity to make a mark in the division and he did so in impressive fashion.
Hernandez secured the win by submitting Kopylov with a rear naked choke in the second round. Despite some initial struggles to lock in the choke, Hernandez’s superior grappling skills eventually prevailed. As soon as he knew the choke was deep, Hernandez displayed his confidence with a nod and a smile, leaving Kopylov with no choice but to tap out.
The fight was a back and forth affair, with Kopylov showing his striking prowess in the early exchanges. However, Hernandez’s relentless pace and wrestling ability proved to be too much for his opponent. Although Kopylov successfully defended takedowns in the first round, he ultimately succumbed to Hernandez’s dominance in the second, resulting in a victory for ‘Fluffy’.
With this win, Hernandez solidified his position as the 15th-ranked middleweight and extended his winning streak to five. He now sets his sights on climbing up the rankings and making a name for himself in the division.
Hernandez and Kopylov’s performance in the opening match of UFC 298’s main card was highly entertaining. After a closely contested first round, Hernandez emerged victorious in the second round with a rear naked choke. Not only did he showcase his fighting skills, but Hernandez also displayed his showmanship by laughing maniacally and nodding in ecstasy even before Kopylov tapped out.
Fight fans were thrilled by Hernandez’s antics during the fight. They praised his execution of the choke and compared his abilities to those of the Diaz brothers. Some even speculated that he could defeat the current champion. Hernandez’s performance solidified his status as the most promising prospect in the middleweight division, earning him the admiration of fans.
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