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- What: UFC Seattle Co-Main Event
- Who: Brendan Alen Vs. Anthony Hernandez
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
- Time: Prelims (6:00 p.m. ET), Main Card (9:00 p.m. ET)
- How to Watch: ESPN+
The UFC returns to Seattle for the first time since 2013 for a UFC Fight Night card on Saturday, February 22. The main event of the UFC Seattle card sees former two-division UFC Champion Henry Cejudo pitted against Song Yadong in a pivotal bantamweight bout. Cejudo is currently the No. 7 ranked fighter in the official UFC bantamweight rankings, while Song checks in at No. 8 in the 135-pound division. In the co-main event of the UFC Seattle card, No. 9 ranked middleweight Brendan Allen faces the No. 12 ranked Anthony Hernandez. Here is some background on the co-main event fighters before we dive into the betting breakdown for UFC Seattle.
Brendan Allen (24-6) was on a seven-fight winning streak until he faced Nassourdine Imavov in September 2024. Imavov won that fight by decision. The 29-year-old Allen looks to get back in the win column in Seattle.
Anthony Hernandez (13-2-0-1) opened his UFC career with a 1-2 record. Since then, he is unbeaten in six straight UFC bouts. Hernandez is coming off an October 2024 TKO victory over Michel Pereira.
Before we look at the best bets for Brendan Allen Vs. Anthony Hernandez fight on the UFC Seattle card, check out the best UFC betting sites and where you can find our betting picks for the UFC Seattle main event.
UFC Seattle Co-Main Event betting picks: Brendan Allen Vs. Anthony Hernandez
| Fighters |  |  |  |  |
| Brendan Allen | +235 | +240 | +220 | +226 |
| Anthony Hernandez | -275 | -290 | -275 | -310 |
UFC Seattle betting breakdown: Brendan Allen
Brendan Allen was on a three-fight winning streak when he notched an upset win over Andre Muniz at UFC Vegas 70. That victory moved the formerly unranked fighter into the top 15 of the UFC’s middleweight division. His June victory over Bruno Silva secured his spot in the top 10. Allen then ran through Paul Craig before defeating Chris Curtis. When he walked into the Octagon to face Imavov, Allen was the No. 8 ranked UFC middleweight.
Allen is one of the best technical grapplers at 185 pounds. During his time rising through the ranks, Allen, who joined the UFC in 2019, was knocked for his lack of striking skills. By working with Henri Hooft, Allen has shored up his striking game and become a well-rounded MMA fighter. Allen has five career wins by knockout, 13 submission victories, and four decisions. His three losses have come under the UFC banner. Sean Strickland and Chris Curtis both knocked him out before he dropped the decision to Imavov.
Allen averages 3.79 significant strikes per minute, with an accuracy rate of 53 percent. He absorbs 3.83 significant strikes per minute and has a striking defense of 46 percent. Allen averages 1.67 takedowns per 15 minutes of action and sticks 39 percent of his takedown attempts. Allen has a takedown defense of 58 percent, and he averages 1.3 submissions per 15 minutes of UFC action.
UFC Seattle betting breakdown: Anthony Hernandez
Anthony Hernandez has looked better in each of his past four fights, a run that started with a submission win over Marc-André Barriault. He followed that with a TKO victory over Edmen Shahbazyan. Hernandez then scored a submission over Roman Kopylov. In his most recent win, Hernandez picked up a second straight “Performance of the Night” bonus after knocking out Michel Pereira.
Hernandez has racked up an impressive 43 takedown attempts in his past two fights. He ranks second all-time in takedowns in the UFC middleweight division with 41.
Hernandez is a very good grappler. Hernandez has picked up nearly 50 minutes of control time during his winning streak. Making that number more impressive is the fact that only one of those six matchups went the distance. In short, Hernandez looks to get the fight to the mat and keep it there. Eight of his career wins have come by way of submission, and his KO win over Pereira came via ground strikes.
Hernandez averages 4.90 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 63 percent. His striking defense is 46 percent, and he gets hit 2.88 times per minute. Hernandez scores an average of 6.64 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 4 percent. His takedown defense is 65 percent, and he averages 2.3 submissions per 15 minutes.
Best Bets: UFC Seattle Co-Main Event betting picks: Brendan Allen Vs. Anthony Hernandez
Anthony Hernandez is one of the hardest-working fighters in the UFC. He doesn’t have one talent that makes him stand out, but his cardio and will make him a dangerous opponent for anyone outside the elite of the UFC middleweight division.
The betting pick is for Anthony Hernandez to defeat Brendan Allen via decision.
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