VIDEO: UFC Commentators Go Wild After Anthony Hernandez Pulls Off an Incredible Upset at UFC 258

The preliminary card headliner at UFC 258 didn’t disappoint as Anthony Hernandez defied the odds to submit Rodolfo Vieira. The middleweights met in the middle of the cage and the fight changed course dramatically towards the end of the second round. Vieira (7-0) immediately began to impose his jiu-jitsu championship prowess, and it came in like another submission was on the way.

However, ‘Fluffy’ Hernandez went on to submit the seven-time world jiu-jitsu champion before the second round ended. Chiefly, this was possible after Rodolfo Vieira was far too fatigued to attack or even guard himself against Hernandez’s offense. The UFC broadcast team for UFC 258 comprising Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and Daniel Cormier collectively lost their minds.

Rodolfo Vieira had won all his professional fights via submission, including 2 UFC submission finishes. In contrast, Hernandez was 1-2-1 under the UFC banner and fell victim to submission via an anaconda choke in one of his defeats.

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UFC 258: Rodolfo Vieira vs Anthony Hernandez

This submission win over a decorated grappler like Vieira is certainly a career highlight for Anthony Hernandez, who showed that he can mix things up effectively. The Brazilian was unable to defend himself in any meaningful manner and ended up eating elbow and switch kicks to the face.

Additionally, Anthony Hernandez revealed that he broke his hand in round one and ended up having to switch things up. However, the writing was on the wall for Vieira, who barely made it back to the stool in one piece. He’ll have to make sure that he puts together a strategy to impose his will without effectively burning himself out of the contest.

‘Fluffy’ can put the TKO loss to Kevin Holland behind him and truly focus on making a meaningful run. He’s got a well-rounded game and has the ability to play into his own strengths as the fight progresses. Following his upset win, there’s sure to be plenty of eyeballs on him going forward in his career.

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