UFC Seattle: Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez: Live round-by-round updates
Middleweights Brendan Allen and Anthony Hernandez will lock horns later tonight (Feb. 22) in the co-main event of UFC Seattle, at the Climate Pledge Arena.
Apart from his most recent loss to Nassourdine Imavov, Allen (24-6) has been riding high in his UFC career. 'All in' is 4-1 in his last five and holds wins over the likes of Paul Craig, Chris Curtis, and Kevin Holland among others.
Hernandez, (13-2) is also on a dream run. He is on a six-fight win streak and most recently earned a fifth-round TKO win over the ever-exciting Michel Pereira. 'Fluffy' already holds a win against Allen from their LFA days and would be hoping to repeat it in a UFC setting.
Per Action, Hernandez is a -340 favorite for the match-up with Allen as a + 270 underdog. The main card of the event is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.
Check out the final face-off between the pair below:
UFC Seattle: Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez
Round 1
Allen opens up with a leg kick. Another leg kick sends 'Fluffy' off balance. Allen gives up his back as he tries to take his opponent's back. 'All in' gets back to his feet, but Hernadez forces a takedown and secures side control.
Hernandez still is trying to transition to his opponent's back, but ultimately gets reversed and gives up top control to Allen. 'All In' is trying to get the full mount and lock in a head and arm choke.
He transitions to his opponent's back a briefly threatens two rear naked chokes before landing debilitating ground and pound.
Our score: 10-9 Allen, Allen 10-9 overall.
Round 2
Herandez forces a takedown right off the bat. 'Fluffy' is trying to lock in a guillotine, but fails to secure it. Herandez tries to lock in another rear naked choke after transitioning to his opponent's back and Allen sprawls out of it.
'Fluffy' now has side control. As Allen tries to posture up, he gives up his back. However 'All in' quickly reverses position. Hernandez forces his way out of trouble, as he picks his opponent up and slams him onto the mat. From there he rains down elbow possibly stealing the round.
Our score: 10-9 Hernandez, 19-19 even.
Round 3
An accidental eye poke by Hernandez pauses the fight, but it ultimately gets ruled as a fair blow. A huge left hook lands for Allen. A clearly dazed Hernandez retreats. 'Fluffy' shoots out of desperation but Allen defends it.
Hernandez goes all in for a takedown, trying to slow down his opponent's momentum. 'Fluffy' eventually transitions to his opponent's back. Allen needs to show some urgency if he is to get back into the fight.
After a scramble, Allen ends up on the bottom, and 'Fluffy' ends the round raining down punches on his opponent.
Our score: 10-9 Hernandez, Hernandez 29-28 overall.
Official decision: Anthony Hernandez def. Brendan Allen via unanimous decision. (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Check out the official result for the co-main of UFC Seattle below: