anthony hernandez He is a standout in the UFC middleweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
anthony hernandez He believes the UFC made it difficult for him to freely choose the nation he represents within the organization. Of Mexican descent, the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) wanted to enter the octagon displaying the white, red, and green flag, but claims that the UFC itself created a series of obstacles that ultimately hindered this gesture.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, the wrestler revealed that he was almost prevented from representing Mexico and had to present several documents to prove his origins. Even riding an eight-fight winning streak, Hernandez emphasized that he did not receive any special treatment and reported that he had to gather birth certificates from his grandparents to prove his family connection to the country.
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“The UFC almost didn’t let me fight representing Mexico anymore because I had to show proof of residency in Mexico. I’m on an eight-fight winning streak and there’s no special treatment here… I had to overcome some obstacles quickly and find my grandparents’ birth certificates and prove they’re from Mexico. Technically, I’m first generation because my grandfather was smuggled into the United States, and on my mother’s side, I’m second generation,” he said. anthony hernandez.
Anthony Hernandez has a fight scheduled at UFC Houston.
Regardless of whether or not they represent Mexico, anthony hernandez He enters the competition at UFC Houston, scheduled for February 21st. Riding a winning streak of eight victories, With six interruptions, 'Fluffy' will face... Sean Strickland in the main event of the event.
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