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Alexander Hernandez

"El Gran Chango"
18-9-0★ 3bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0
18-9-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
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UFCUFC 332: Silva vs Wang·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Alexander Hernandez holds a professional MMA record of 18-9-0. Alexander Hernandez has won 18 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Alexander Hernandez lands 4.23 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 1.05 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1992-10-01
Age
34
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
St. Louis, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ
  • 2015Lightweight Championship · Hero FC
  • Black belt · BJJ · Jason Yerrington
  • Amateur MMA 3-0 · Record
  • Reagan High School, San Antonio, Texas · Wrestling Folkstyle
  • AGE 13Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Factory X Muay Thai · Englewood, Colorado, US
  • FactoryX Muay Thai · United States
  • Ohana Academy · San Antonio, Texas, US Former

Coaches

  • Marc Montoya · Head coach
  • Jason Yerrington · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Brandon Royval
  • Luis Gurule

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power94
Punch speed95
Kick speed94
Accuracy76
Takedowns73
Ground striking55
Submissions59
Chin92
Body strength83
Cardio88

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.23per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.45per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.05per 15 min
35% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 10-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.23per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.45per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.05per 15 min
35% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Alexander Hernandez sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Alexander Hernandez has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×2
  1. ★ POTNvs Chris Gruetzemacher · UFC Fight Night: Hall vs SilvaOct 31, 2020
  2. ★ FOTNvs Donald Cerrone · UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs DillashawJan 19, 2019
  3. ★ POTNvs Beneil Dariush · UFC 222: Cyborg vs KunitskayaMar 3, 2018

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Alexander Hernandez earns per fight.

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Upcoming

  1. UFCUFC 332: Silva vs Wang
    vs Rafael Dos AnjosLightweight

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Rafa Garcia
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Lightweight· 18-9 vs 19-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Diego Ferreira
    UFCNoche UFC: Lopes vs Silva· Sep 13, 2025· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 19-7
    TKO
    R2 · 3:46
  3. WIN
    vs Chase Hooper
    UFCUFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 16-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:58
  4. WIN
    vs Kurt Holobaugh
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2· Mar 15, 2025· Lightweight· 16-8 vs 21-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Austin Hubbard
    UFCUFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.· Oct 5, 2024· Lightweight· 15-8 vs 16-8
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Damon Jackson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Curtis 2· Apr 6, 2024· Featherweight· 14-8 vs 23-6-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Bill Algeo
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dawson vs Green· Oct 7, 2023· Featherweight· 14-7 vs 18-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Jim Miller
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield· Feb 18, 2023· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 35-17
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Billy Quarantillo
    UFCUFC 282: Błachowicz vs Ankalaev· Dec 10, 2022· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 17-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:30
  10. LOSS
    vs Renato Moicano
    UFCUFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2· Feb 12, 2022· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 16-4-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:23
  11. WIN
    vs Mike Breeden
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker· Oct 2, 2021· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 10-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:20
  12. LOSS
    vs Thiago Moises
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane· Feb 27, 2021· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 15-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Chris Gruetzemacher
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva· Oct 31, 2020· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:46
    POTN
  14. LOSS
    vs Drew Dober
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira· May 13, 2020· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 23-9
    TKO
    R2 · 4:25
  15. WIN
    vs Francisco Trinaldo
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Edwards· Jul 20, 2019· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 23-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Donald Cerrone
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw· Jan 19, 2019· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 35-11
    TKO
    R2 · 3:43
    FOTN
  17. WIN
    vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 11-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Beneil Dariush
    UFCUFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 14-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:42
    POTN
  19. WIN
    vs Derrick Adkins
    LFA 27: Watley vs. Wilson· Nov 10, 2017· Catchweight· 8-1 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R3 · 1:53
  20. WIN
    vs Chris Pecero
    RFA 41: Clark vs. Giles· Jul 29, 2016· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 14-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:27
  21. WIN
    vs Rodrigo Sotelo Jr.×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Hero FC: Best of the Best 6· Sep 26, 2015· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:44
  22. WIN
    vs Jacob Capelli
    Hero FC: Best of the Best 4· Jan 17, 2015· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 2-6
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Martin Walker
    Best of the Best 3· Sep 12, 2014· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 0-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:59
  24. WIN
    vs Joel Scott
    Texas Pride· Sep 28, 2013· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
    UD
  25. LOSS
    vs Jamall Emmers
    Pride of the Valley 2· Jun 21, 2013· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 3-1
    SD
  26. WIN
    vs David Salazar
    El Orgullo del Valle· Mar 16, 2013· 2-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:34
  27. WIN
    vs Dimitre Ivy
    Kickass Productions· Oct 20, 2012· 1-0 vs 2-2
    DEC

Official UFC Ranking

Alexander Hernandez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#11 Lightweight
First ranked
Mar 5, 2018
Times ranked
79

Lightweight

#1#5#10#1520192020Mar 5, 2018 · #13Oct 8, 2018 · #12Jan 1, 2019 · #11Jan 21, 2019 · #13Feb 19, 2019 · #12Mar 26, 2019 · #11Apr 15, 2019 · #12May 21, 2019 · #13Oct 14, 2019 · #14Jan 20, 2020 · #15May 11, 2020 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1753▼11
Peak
1765Jul 21, 2019
Rated fights
27
15001600170020132016201920222025Oct 20, 2012 · 1529Mar 16, 2013 · 1563Jun 21, 2013 · 1544Sep 28, 2013 · 1568Sep 12, 2014 · 1593Jan 17, 2015 · 1611Sep 26, 2015 · 1630Jul 29, 2016 · 1660Nov 10, 2017 · 1678Mar 3, 2018 · 1725Jul 28, 2018 · 1756Jan 20, 2019 · 1735Jul 21, 2019 · 1765May 14, 2020 · 1730Oct 31, 2020 · 1751Feb 28, 2021 · 1731Oct 2, 2021 · 1764Feb 13, 2022 · 1726Dec 11, 2022 · 1712Feb 19, 2023 · 1727Oct 7, 2023 · 1716Apr 6, 2024 · 1712Oct 6, 2024 · 1718Mar 15, 2025 · 1727Aug 17, 2025 · 1747Sep 13, 2025 · 1764Apr 25, 2026 · 17531753

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Frequently asked questions

When does Alexander Hernandez fight next?

Alexander Hernandez fights Rafael Dos Anjos on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at UFC 332: Silva vs Wang.

What is Alexander Hernandez's record?

Alexander Hernandez's professional MMA record is 18-9-0.

Who is Alexander Hernandez fighting next?

Alexander Hernandez's next opponent is Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 332: Silva vs Wang.

Who did Alexander Hernandez fight last?

Alexander Hernandez most recently fought Rafa Garcia at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal on Saturday, April 25, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Alexander Hernandez fight in?

Alexander Hernandez fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Alexander Hernandez have?

Alexander Hernandez has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Alexander Hernandez won?

Alexander Hernandez has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Alexander Hernandez?

Alexander Hernandez is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Alexander Hernandez weigh?

Alexander Hernandez weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Alexander Hernandez's reach?

Alexander Hernandez has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Alexander Hernandez?

Alexander Hernandez is 34 years old (born Oct 1, 1992).

Where is Alexander Hernandez from?

Alexander Hernandez is from United States.