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Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira

Alexander Hernandez is 18-9-0; Diego Ferreira is 20-7-0. Diego Ferreira is 7 years older than Alexander Hernandez. Diego Ferreira has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Alexander Hernandez. They have met once: Alexander Hernandez 1, Diego Ferreira 0.

Alexander Hernandez
United States
Alexander Hernandez
“El Gran Chango” · 18-9-0
UDTKOTKO
LightweightMet once
Diego Ferreira
Brazil
Diego Ferreira
20-7-0
UDTKOUD
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Style & credentials

Alexander Hernandez
BJJ
  • —Black belt · BJJJason Yerrington
  • 2015Lightweight ChampionshipHero FC
  • —Amateur MMA 3-0Record
  • —Reagan High School, San Antonio, TexasWrestling Folkstyle
Camp · Factory X Muay Thai · Englewood, Colorado, US
Diego Ferreira
BJJCapoeira
  • —Black belt · BJJ
  • 2013Lightweight ChampionshipLegacy Fighting Championship
  • 2013Lightweight ChampionshipSouth Texas Fighting Championship
  • 2009Silver · IBJJF Nogi Worlds-79.5 kg
Camp · Fortis MMA · Dallas, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

56%
Head
72%
31%
Body
21%
13%
Leg
7%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Alexander Hernandezlast 9 fights
70%19%11%
Diego Ferreiralast 6 fights
60%32%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alexander Hernandez· from fights outside the UFC Diego Ferreira· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.234.95
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Hernandez · Good · better than 73% of UFC fightersDiego Ferreira · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.453.58
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Hernandez · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersDiego Ferreira · Average · better than 44% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.051.08
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Hernandez · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersDiego Ferreira · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
35%33%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Hernandez · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersDiego Ferreira · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
69%58%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Hernandez · Good · better than 62% of UFC fightersDiego Ferreira · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.100.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Hernandez · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersDiego Ferreira · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.23
Strikes landed / min
4.95
4.45
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.58
1.05 / 3.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.08 / 3.3
35%
Takedown accuracy
33%
69%
Takedown defence
58%
1:20
Control time / fight
1:14
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.50

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Alexander Hernandez18 UFC fights · 789 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
45%356/1284
26%209/345
13%105/150
Clinch
3%27/47
4%33/43
0%1/1
Ground
7%55/77
0%3/4
0%0/0
Diego Ferreira18 UFC fights · 892 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
54%484/1554
18%160/307
7%59/73
Clinch
4%33/53
3%24/29
0%1/1
Ground
14%125/164
1%5/5
0%1/1

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Alexander HernandezDiego Ferreira

Frequently asked questions

Have Alexander Hernandez and Diego Ferreira ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva (Sat, Sep 13, 2025), where Alexander Hernandez won by TKO.

What are the records of Alexander Hernandez and Diego Ferreira?

Alexander Hernandez is 18-9-0 and Diego Ferreira is 20-7-0.

Who has the longer reach, Alexander Hernandez or Diego Ferreira?

Diego Ferreira has the longer reach: 74" · 188 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Alexander Hernandez, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Alexander Hernandez or Diego Ferreira?

Neither. Both stand 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Alexander Hernandez or Diego Ferreira?

Diego Ferreira is 41 and Alexander Hernandez is 34.

Who has more finishes, Alexander Hernandez or Diego Ferreira?

Alexander Hernandez has 10 wins inside the distance (8 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Diego Ferreira has 12 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission).

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