""My grappling defense is really good," Hernandez told New York Post Sports. "I think I can force [Khamzat] to have to stay on his feet. Honestly, even with him, I don't give a f*ck where it goes, grappling, striking, standing up, he's got one thing and I've got a f*cking arsenal. So I really don't give a f*ck. I want my time to prove that I'm the champion.""
"Hernandez believes his grappling defense would hold up well against Chimaev's relentless wrestling. However, Hernandez is not wary of going to the ground against "Borz." Hernandez believes he is way more well-rounded than the champion, whose wrestling is his bread and butter. Hernandez (15-2) is currently on a spectacular eight-fight winning streak with six finishes. Hernandez's last four wins have come against elite opposition in Roman Kopylov, Michel Pereira, Brendan Allen and Roman Dolidze."
Anthony Hernandez expects to overwhelm Khamzat Chimaev by leveraging a more complete skill set and strong grappling defense. Hernandez will headline UFC Houston against Sean Strickland on Feb. 21 in a potential middleweight title eliminator. A win over Strickland would position Hernandez as a leading contender for a title shot against Chimaev (15-0). Hernandez asserts he can force Chimaev to fight standing or go anywhere because Chimaev primarily relies on wrestling while Hernandez offers an extensive arsenal. Hernandez (15-2) rides an eight-fight winning streak with six finishes and recent victories over top opponents.
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