Alexander Hernandez
The Great
USA
Stellar run continues
Hernandez defeated Carlos Diego Ferreira via TKO (punches) at 3:46 of Round 2 at UFC Noche on Saturday in San Antonio.
ANALYSIS
It's another massive stoppage win for Hernandez, who finally seems to be putting it all together at age 32. Fighting in front of friends and family in his native San Antonio, Alex crushed Ferreira with a right hand to the temple. There wasn't much happening either way at the time the blow landed, but the one huge shot served to floor Ferreira and essentially end the fight in an instant. Hernandez has won four straight in the span of the past 11 months, including knockouts of Ferreira and Chase Hooper in his past two bouts. He's clearly trending in the right direction.
It's another massive stoppage win for Hernandez, who finally seems to be putting it all together at age 32. Fighting in front of friends and family in his native San Antonio, Alex crushed Ferreira with a right hand to the temple. There wasn't much happening either way at the time the blow landed, but the one huge shot served to floor Ferreira and essentially end the fight in an instant. Hernandez has won four straight in the span of the past 11 months, including knockouts of Ferreira and Chase Hooper in his past two bouts. He's clearly trending in the right direction.
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Slated to face Ferreira
Hernandez will take on Carlos Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout at Noche UFC in San Antonio on Sept. 13, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez got off to a rough start to his UFC career, but he's on a bit of a hot streak after winning his last three fights. Most recently, he bested Chase Hooper in the first round of a fight back in August. He'll now look for win number 10 and his fourth victory in a row against a fighter in Ferreira who will be looking to bounce back coming off a loss.
Hernandez got off to a rough start to his UFC career, but he's on a bit of a hot streak after winning his last three fights. Most recently, he bested Chase Hooper in the first round of a fight back in August. He'll now look for win number 10 and his fourth victory in a row against a fighter in Ferreira who will be looking to bounce back coming off a loss.
Statement win in Chicago
Hernandez defeated Chase Hooper via TKO (punches) at 4:58 of Round 1 at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez's speed and power were on full display in this one, as he made his longer opponent chase him around the cage before popping him with crisp counters. "The Great" remained locked in towards the end of the round, finding the perfect shot that almost twisted Hooper's head around. Hernandez has the raw tools to trouble anyone on the right night, but he has shown lapses in consistency throughout his career. He has now won three fights in a row, however, which may signal that the 32-year-old has figured something out. Hernandez improved to 17-8-0 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
Hernandez's speed and power were on full display in this one, as he made his longer opponent chase him around the cage before popping him with crisp counters. "The Great" remained locked in towards the end of the round, finding the perfect shot that almost twisted Hooper's head around. Hernandez has the raw tools to trouble anyone on the right night, but he has shown lapses in consistency throughout his career. He has now won three fights in a row, however, which may signal that the 32-year-old has figured something out. Hernandez improved to 17-8-0 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
Next fight booked
Hernandez is set to face off against Chase Hooper at UFC 319 on Aug. 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez, who most recently took down Kurt Holobaugh at UFC Fight Night 254, has drawn Chase Hooper for his next bout. The 32-year-old American currently holds an 8-7 record during his time with the UFC.
Hernandez, who most recently took down Kurt Holobaugh at UFC Fight Night 254, has drawn Chase Hooper for his next bout. The 32-year-old American currently holds an 8-7 record during his time with the UFC.
Barely gets past Kurt Holobaugh
Hernandez defeated Kurt Holobaugh via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez has been living right in terms of judging decisions of late. He got the call in a split decision win over Austin Hubbard in his most recent bout in October, and here he took a unanimous decision over Holobaugh despite the fact the latter sure appeared to do enough to win each of the first two rounds. Hernandez could get nothing going on the feet but did manage to land 4-of-5 takedown attempts for 6:39 worth of control time. Unfortunately, he did nothing with his positional advantage until Round 3. No longer a kid anymore at age 32, Alex is still below .500 (3-4) in his last seven bouts dating back to February 2022.
Hernandez has been living right in terms of judging decisions of late. He got the call in a split decision win over Austin Hubbard in his most recent bout in October, and here he took a unanimous decision over Holobaugh despite the fact the latter sure appeared to do enough to win each of the first two rounds. Hernandez could get nothing going on the feet but did manage to land 4-of-5 takedown attempts for 6:39 worth of control time. Unfortunately, he did nothing with his positional advantage until Round 3. No longer a kid anymore at age 32, Alex is still below .500 (3-4) in his last seven bouts dating back to February 2022.
Scheduled to face Holobaugh
Hernandez will face Kurt Holobaugh at UFC Vegas 104 on March 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez defeated Austin Hubbard via split decision in October last year to snap a brief losing streak. However, the 32-year-old has been struggling of late and has dropped four of his last six bouts across all promotions. He owns a 7-7 record across 14 fights at the UFC level in his career.
Hernandez defeated Austin Hubbard via split decision in October last year to snap a brief losing streak. However, the 32-year-old has been struggling of late and has dropped four of his last six bouts across all promotions. He owns a 7-7 record across 14 fights at the UFC level in his career.