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{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{about||the American serial killer|Alexander Hernandez (serial killer)}}
{{Infobox martial artist
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Alexander Hernandez
| name = Alexander Hernandez
| other_names = The Great
| other_names = The Great
| image =
| image = Alexander Hernandez Jan 19, 2019.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|01}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|01}}
| birth_place = [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], [[United States]]
| birth_place = [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], U.S.
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| weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| trainer =
| trainer = Jason Yerrington (2010–present)<ref name=ufc20 />
| weight_class = [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight (155 lbs)]] (2014–present) <br> [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight (145 lbs)]] (2012–2013)
| weight_class = [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight (155 lbs)]] (2014–2022) <br> [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight (145 lbs)]] (2012–2013; 2022–present)
| reach = 72 in
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| fighting_out_of = [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]
| fighting_out_of = [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], U.S.
| team = Ohana Academy <ref>{{cite web|url=https://foxsanantonio.com/sports/max-sports/hometown-fighter-ready-to-shine-in-san-antonio-ufc-event|title=Hometown fighter ready to shine in San Antonio UFC event|author=John Elizondo|date=July 8, 2019|website=foxsanantonio.com}}</ref> <br /> Factory X (2020–present)<ref name=ufc20>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/alexander-hernandez-go-big-vegas-hall-silva|title=Alexander Hernandez Decides To Go Big|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=October 28, 2020|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
| team = Ohana Academy
| rank = Brown belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/03/alex-hernandez-ufc-222-winner-mortgage-banker-better-fighter|title=How UFC newcomer Alexander Hernandez's past in mortgage banking made him a better fighter|publisher=MMA Junkie|author=Fernanda Prates|date=March 7, 2018}}</ref>
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/alexander-hernandez|title=Alexander Hernandez {{!}} UFC|website=UFC.com|date=14 September 2018 |accessdate=March 5, 2022}}</ref>
| years_active = 2012–present
| years_active = 2012–present
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| mma_subwin = 2
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| mma_decwin = 7
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'''Alexander Hernandez''' (born October 1, 1992) is an [[United States|American]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. He is currently signed to the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] and fights in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] division.<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Alexander-Hernandez|title=Alexander Hernandez|website=UFC.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304195125/http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Alexander-Hernandez|archivedate=March 4, 2018}}</ref> As of January 20, 2020, he is #15 in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship rankings#Lightweight|UFC lightweight rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings|title=Rankings {{!}} UFC|website=www.ufc.com|access-date=2020-01-20}}</ref>
'''Alexander Hernandez''' (born October 1, 1992) is an American [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] currently competing in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|Featherweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]].<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Alexander-Hernandez|title=Alexander Hernandez|website=UFC.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304195125/http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Alexander-Hernandez|archivedate=March 4, 2018}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Hernandez began wrestling at the age of 13 and started training in other martial arts as he progressed through education and entered college where he graduated with a [[Bachelor's degree]] in Business Finance out of [[University of Texas at San Antonio]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/article/San-Antonio-fighter-UFC-debut-50K-bonus-Las-Vegas-12739142.php|title=San Antonio fighter shines in UFC debut, celebrates $50K bonus in Las Vegas|last=Mendoza|first=Madalyn|last2=mySanAntonio.com|date=2018-03-08|website=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=2019-01-21}}</ref>. Hernandez worked as a [[Loan officer|mortgage loan officer]] as he was recovering from a MCL and meniscus injury.<ref name=UFCprofile /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/roy-bragg/article/Rocky-Balboa-of-New-Braunfels-except-that-12739217.php|title=Rocky Balboa of New Braunfels, except that Alexander Hernandez won|work=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=2018-06-27}}</ref>
Hernandez began wrestling at the age of 13 and started training in other martial arts as he progressed through education.<ref name=en18>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/roy-bragg/article/Rocky-Balboa-of-New-Braunfels-except-that-12739217.php|title=Rocky Balboa of New Braunfels, except that Alexander Hernandez won|author=Roy Bragg|date=March 8, 2018|work=[[San Antonio Express-News]]}}</ref> After graduating from [[Ronald Reagan High School (San Antonio)|Reagan High School]], Alexander entered college from where he graduated with a [[Bachelor's degree]] in Business Finance from the [[University of Texas at San Antonio]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/article/San-Antonio-fighter-UFC-debut-50K-bonus-Las-Vegas-12739142.php|title=San Antonio fighter shines in UFC debut, celebrates $50K bonus in Las Vegas|last1=Mendoza|first1=Madalyn|last2=mySanAntonio.com|date=2018-03-08|website=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=2019-01-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/san-antonio/news/2019/06/26/local-ufc-fighter-says-he-s--greatest-in-the-world-|title=Local UFC Fighter Says He's "Greatest in the World"|author=Lena Blietz|date=June 25, 2019|website=spectrumlocalnews.com}}</ref> Hernandez worked as a [[Loan officer|mortgage loan officer]] as he was recovering from a MCL and meniscus injury.<ref name=UFCprofile /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/roy-bragg/article/Rocky-Balboa-of-New-Braunfels-except-that-12739217.php|title=Rocky Balboa of New Braunfels, except that Alexander Hernandez won|work=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=2018-06-27}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
===Early career===
===Early career===
Hernandez compiled an amateur MMA record of 3-0 before making his professional debut in the spring of 2012.
Hernandez compiled an amateur MMA record of 3–0 before making his professional debut in the spring of 2012.


He competed for various regional promotions such as Legacy Fighting Alliance and Resurrection Fighting Alliance and by 2018, he had amassed a 8-1 MMA record before signing with the UFC in early 2018.
He competed for various regional promotions such as Legacy Fighting Alliance and Resurrection Fighting Alliance and by 2018, he had amassed a 8–1 MMA record before signing with the UFC in early 2018.


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Hernandez made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement filling in for [[Bobby Green (fighter)|Bobby Green]] against [[Beneil Dariush]] on March 3, 2018 at [[UFC 222]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/beneil-darisuh-draws-newcomer-alex-hernandez-at-ufc-222|title=Beneil Dariush draws newcomer as replacement opponent at UFC 222|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2018-02-23|accessdate=2018-02-23}}</ref> Hernandez won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/ufc-222-results-alexander-hernandez-ko-knockout-beneil-dariush-mma-dirty-opening|title=UFC 222 results: Alexander Hernandez KOs Beneil Dariush in big way – after sneaky opening|date=2018-03-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-27|language=en-US}}</ref> He was awarded a $50,000 bonus for ''Performance of the Night''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-222-Bonuses-Ortega-OMalley-Soukhamthath-Hernandez-Earn-3650K-Checks-132969|title=UFC 222 bonuses: Ortega, O'Malley, Soukhamthath, Hernandez earn $50K checks|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2018-03-04|accessdate=2018-03-04}}</ref>
Hernandez made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement filling in for [[Bobby Green]] against [[Beneil Dariush]] on March 3, 2018, at [[UFC 222]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/beneil-darisuh-draws-newcomer-alex-hernandez-at-ufc-222|title=Beneil Dariush draws newcomer as replacement opponent at UFC 222|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2018-02-23|accessdate=2018-02-23}}</ref> Hernandez won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/ufc-222-results-alexander-hernandez-ko-knockout-beneil-dariush-mma-dirty-opening|title=UFC 222 results: Alexander Hernandez KOs Beneil Dariush in big way – after sneaky opening|date=2018-03-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-27|language=en-US}}</ref> He was awarded a $50,000 bonus for ''Performance of the Night''.<ref name="UFC222">{{Cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-222-Bonuses-Ortega-OMalley-Soukhamthath-Hernandez-Earn-3650K-Checks-132969|title=UFC 222 bonuses: Ortega, O'Malley, Soukhamthath, Hernandez earn $50K checks|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2018-03-04|accessdate=2018-03-04}}</ref>


Hernandez next faced [[Olivier Aubin-Mercier]] on July 28, 2018 at [[UFC on Fox 30]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/18/17369508/alexander-hernandez-vs-olivier-aubin-mercier-ufc-on-fox-30-fight-card|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier slated for UFC on FOX 30|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-06-27}}</ref> Hernandez won the fight by pushing a high-pace, scoring takedowns, strikes and successful top game to take a unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/alexander-hernandez-beat-olivier-aubin-mercier-after-ufc-calgary|title=Alexander Hernandez beat Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the cage – and the beating continued afterward|date=2018-07-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/28/17626242/ufc-on-fox-30-results-alexander-hernandez-earns-decision-over-olivier-aubin-mercier|title=UFC on FOX 30 results: Alexander Hernandez earns decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-07-30}}</ref>
Hernandez next faced [[Olivier Aubin-Mercier]] on July 28, 2018, at [[UFC on Fox 30]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/18/17369508/alexander-hernandez-vs-olivier-aubin-mercier-ufc-on-fox-30-fight-card|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier slated for UFC on FOX 30|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-06-27}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/alexander-hernandez-beat-olivier-aubin-mercier-after-ufc-calgary|title=Alexander Hernandez beat Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the cage – and the beating continued afterward|date=2018-07-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/28/17626242/ufc-on-fox-30-results-alexander-hernandez-earns-decision-over-olivier-aubin-mercier|title=UFC on FOX 30 results: Alexander Hernandez earns decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-07-30}}</ref>


Hernandez was expected to face [[Francisco Trinaldo]] on January 26, 2019 at [[UFC 233]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/11/11/18085946/report-alexander-hernandez-steps-in-islam-makhachev-vs-francisco-trinaldo-ufc-233|title=Report: Alexander Hernandez steps in for Islam Makhachev against Francisco Trinaldo at UFC 233|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-11-12}}</ref> However, Hernandez was pulled from that fight in favor of a bout with former [[UFC Lightweight Championship]] challenger [[Donald Cerrone]] a week earlier at [[UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ufc-donald-cerrone-vs-alexander-hernandez-espn-debut-featured-bout-jan-19|title=Donald Cerrone meets Alexander Hernandez in return to lightweight for ESPN featured bout Jan. 19|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2018-12-08|access-date=2018-12-08}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/19/18190084/ufc-brooklyn-results-donald-cerrone-schools-upstart-alexander-hernandez|title=UFC Brooklyn results: Donald Cerrone schools upstart Alexander Hernandez|website=MMAFighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2019-01-19|access-date=2019-01-21}}</ref> For their performance, both participants were awarded ''Fight of the Night''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Brooklyn-Bonuses-Donald-Cerrone-Pockets-36100K-in-Successful-Lightweight-Return-148377|title=UFC Brooklyn bonuses: Donald Cerrone pockets $100K in successful lightweight return|website=Sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2019-01-20|access-date=2019-01-21}}</ref>
Hernandez was expected to face [[Francisco Trinaldo]] on January 26, 2019, at [[UFC 233]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/11/11/18085946/report-alexander-hernandez-steps-in-islam-makhachev-vs-francisco-trinaldo-ufc-233|title=Report: Alexander Hernandez steps in for Islam Makhachev against Francisco Trinaldo at UFC 233|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-11-12}}</ref> However, Hernandez was pulled from that fight in favor of a bout with former [[UFC Lightweight Championship]] challenger [[Donald Cerrone]] a week earlier at [[UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ufc-donald-cerrone-vs-alexander-hernandez-espn-debut-featured-bout-jan-19|title=Donald Cerrone meets Alexander Hernandez in return to lightweight for ESPN featured bout Jan. 19|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2018-12-08|access-date=2018-12-08}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/19/18190084/ufc-brooklyn-results-donald-cerrone-schools-upstart-alexander-hernandez|title=UFC Brooklyn results: Donald Cerrone schools upstart Alexander Hernandez|website=MMAFighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2019-01-19|access-date=2019-01-21}}</ref> For their performance, both participants were awarded ''Fight of the Night''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Brooklyn-Bonuses-Donald-Cerrone-Pockets-36100K-in-Successful-Lightweight-Return-148377|title=UFC Brooklyn bonuses: Donald Cerrone pockets $100K in successful lightweight return|website=Sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2019-01-20|access-date=2019-01-21}}</ref>


Hernandez faced [[Francisco Trinaldo]] on July 20, 2019 at [[UFC on ESPN 4]].<ref>https://www.mmanews.com/alexander-hernandez-vs-francisco-trinaldo-added-to-ufc-san-antonio/</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/20/ufc-san-antonio-results-alex-hernandez/|title=UFC San Antonio Results: Alex Hernandez Squeaks Past Francisco Trinaldo in Chess Match|last=Baker|first=Davidson|date=2019-07-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> The fight was the subject of much debate, with 11 of 13 media outlets scoring the bout in favor of Trinaldo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alexander Hernandez def. Francisco Trinaldo :: UFC on ESPN 4 :: MMA Decisions |url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/10280/fight |website=mmadecisions.com |accessdate=21 July 2019}}</ref>
Hernandez faced [[Francisco Trinaldo]] on July 20, 2019, at [[UFC on ESPN 4]], which took place in Hernandez's home state of Texas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/alexander-hernandez-vs-francisco-trinaldo-added-to-ufc-san-antonio/|title = Alexander Hernandez vs. Francisco Trinaldo Added to UFC San Antonio|date = 13 June 2019}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/20/ufc-san-antonio-results-alex-hernandez/|title=UFC San Antonio Results: Alex Hernandez Squeaks Past Francisco Trinaldo in Chess Match|last=Baker|first=Davidson|date=2019-07-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> The fight was the subject of much debate, with 11 of 13 media outlets scoring the bout in favor of Trinaldo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alexander Hernandez def. Francisco Trinaldo :: UFC on ESPN 4 :: MMA Decisions |url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/10280/fight |website=mmadecisions.com |accessdate=21 July 2019}}</ref>


Hernández was expected to face [[Islam Makhachev]] on April 18, 2020 at [[UFC 249]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/3/2/21161467/alexander-hernandez-vs-islam-makhachev-slated-ufc-249-mma-news|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Islam Makhachev slated for UFC 249|last=Alexander|first=Mookie|date=2020-03-02|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2020-03-04}}</ref> However, Russia restricted air travel due to the [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] pandemic, Makhachev was forced to removed from the event and he was replaced by Omar Morales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mma.uno/ufc-249-alexander-hernandez-es-emparejado-con-el-venezolano-omar-morales/|title=UFC 249: Alexander Hernandez es emparejado con el venezolano Omar Morales|last=Fern|first=Julio|last2=Navas|first2=o|date=2020-04-07|website=MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.|language=es-ES|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> However, on April 9, [[Dana White]], the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed<ref name="Postpone">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29018339/dana-white-says-ufc-249-not-happen-april-18|title=Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18|publisher=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2020-04-09|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> and rescheduled to May 13, 2020 at [[UFC on ESPN 9]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dana White announces full list of UFC matchups for May 13, May 16 events in Florida|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/ufc-may-events-jacksonville-florida-dana-white-announcement-lineup|date=2020-05-01|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref>
Hernández was expected to face [[Islam Makhachev]] on April 18, 2020, at [[UFC 249]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/3/2/21161467/alexander-hernandez-vs-islam-makhachev-slated-ufc-249-mma-news|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Islam Makhachev slated for UFC 249|last=Alexander|first=Mookie|date=2020-03-02|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2020-03-04}}</ref> However, Makhachev was removed from the event after Russia restricted air travel due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and was replaced by [[Omar Morales (fighter)|Omar Morales]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mma.uno/ufc-249-alexander-hernandez-es-emparejado-con-el-venezolano-omar-morales/|title=UFC 249: Alexander Hernandez es emparejado con el venezolano Omar Morales|last1=Fern|first1=Julio|last2=Navas|first2=o|date=2020-04-07|website=MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.|language=es-ES|access-date=2020-04-07|archive-date=2020-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912150408/http://mma.uno/ufc-249-alexander-hernandez-es-emparejado-con-el-venezolano-omar-morales/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 9, [[Dana White]], the president of UFC announced that the event was postponed.<ref name="Postpone">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29018339/dana-white-says-ufc-249-not-happen-april-18|title=Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2020-04-09|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> Hernandez was rescheduled to May 13, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira]] and faced [[Drew Dober]] instead.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dana White announces full list of UFC matchups for May 13, May 16 events in Florida|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/ufc-may-events-jacksonville-florida-dana-white-announcement-lineup|date=2020-05-01|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dober Hammers Hernandez For TKO Win!|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/5/13/21257528/alexander-hernandez-drew-dober-fight-espn-ufc-jacksonville-mma|last=Richardson|first=Andrew|date=2020-05-13|website=MMAmania.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref>

Hernández faced [[Chris Gruetzemacher]] on October 31, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night 181]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=UFC adds Alexander Hernandez vs. Chris Gruetzemacher to Oct. 31 lineup|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-adds-alexander-hernandez-vs-chris-gruetzemacher-to-oct-31-lineup|access-date=2020-10-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|title=UFC Vegas 12 video: Alexander Hernandez shreds Chris Gruetzemacher in under two minutes|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/31/21543846/ufc-vegas-12-video-alexander-hernandez-shreds-chris-gruetzemacher-in-under-two-minutes|date=2020-10-31|accessdate=2020-10-31|website=mmafighting.com|first=Steven|last=Marrocco}}</ref> This win earned him ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFN181">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-10-31|title=UFC Vegas 12 Bonuses: Big Finishes by Yanez, Hernandez Lead the Pack|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/31/ufc-vegas-12-bonuses-big-finishes-yanez-hernandez-lead-pack/|access-date=2020-11-01|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Hernández faced [[Thiago Moisés]] on February 27, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night 186]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/ufc-alexander-hernandez-vs-thiago-moises-booking-february-27-las-vegas|title=UFC adds Alexander Hernandez vs. Thiago Moises to Feb. 27 card|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King and Mike Bohn|date=2021-01-21|access-date=2021-01-21}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-02-27|title=UFC Vegas 20 Results: Thiago Moises Gets the Better of Alexander Hernandez|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/27/ufc-vegas-20-results-thiago-moises-vs-alexander-hernandez/|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Hernández was scheduled to face [[Leonardo Santos (fighter)|Leonardo Santos]] on October 2, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night 193]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-08-11|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Leonardo Santos set for Oct. 2 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/11/22620233/alexander-hernandez-vs-leonardo-santos-set-for-oct-2-ufc-event|access-date=2021-08-11|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref> However, Santos was forced to withdraw from the event, citing a calf injury and was replaced by Mike Breeden.<ref name="BreedenIn">{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-09-24|title=Mike Breeden vervangt Leonardo Santos tegen Alexander Hernandez op 2 oktober|url=https://mmadna.nl/breaking-mike-breeden-vervangt-leonardo-santos-tegen-alexander-hernandez-op-2-oktober/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Breeden weighed in at 158.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Breeden was fined 20% of his purse which went to Hernandez.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-01|title=UFC Fight Night 193 weigh-in results: Three fighters miss, one bout canceled|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/ufc-fight-night-193-anthony-smith-ryan-spann-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|access-date=2021-10-02|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> Hernandez won the fight via knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2021-10-02|title=UFC Vegas 38 Results: Alexander Hernandez Executes Stunning KO of Mike Breeden|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/02/ufc-vegas-38-results-alexander-hernandez-vs-mike-breeden/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Hernández faced [[Renato Moicano]] on February 12, 2022, at [[UFC 271]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-10-26|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Renato Moicano toegevoegd aan UFC 271 op 12 februari|url=https://mmadna.nl/alexander-hernandez-vs-renato-moicano-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-271-op-12-februari/|access-date=2021-10-26|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-12|title=UFC 271: Renato Moicano Subs Alexander Moicano, Says He Wants Big Money|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-alexander-hernandez-vs-renato-moicano/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Hernandez faced [[Billy Quarantillo]] on December 10, 2022, at [[UFC 282]].<ref name="Hernandez vs. Quarantillo">{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Alexander Hernandez Drops to Featherweight, Meets Billy Quarantillo at UFC 282 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alexander-Hernandez-Drops-to-Featherweight-Meets-Billy-Quarantillo-at-UFC-282-187851 |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-12-10 |title=UFC 282: Billy Quarantillo Lights Up Alexander Hernandez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/10/ufc-282-billy-quarantillo-vs-alexander-hernandez/ |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

Hernandez faced [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]], replacing [[Gabriel Benítez]] on February 18, 2023, at [[UFC Fight Night 219]].<ref name="Hernandez in">{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/hernandez-to-face-jim-miller-ufc-vegas-69/|title=Report {{!}} Alexander Hernandez steps in on short notice to face Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 69|website=LowkickMMA.com|author=Frank Bonada|date=2023-02-09|access-date=2023-02-09}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/18/ufc-vegas-69-alexander-hernandez-wins-decision-in-a-war-with-jim-miller/|title=UFC Vegas 69: Alexander Hernandez wins decision in a war with Jim Miller|website=Cageside Press|author=Val Dewar|date=2023-02-18|access-date=2023-02-18}}</ref>

Hernandez faced [[Bill Algeo]] on October 7, 2023, at [[UFC Fight Night 229]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-08-03 |title=Bill Algeo vs Alexander Hernandez Set for UFC Vegas 80 Event |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/bill-algeo-vs-alexander-hernandez-set-for-ufc-vegas-80-event/ |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McKinley |first=Charlotte |date=2023-10-07 |title=UFC Vegas 80: Bill Algeo Earns Perfect Scores Against Alexander Hernandez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/07/ufc-vegas-80-alexander-hernandez-vs-bill-algeo/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

Hernandez faced [[Damon Jackson]] on April 6, 2024, at [[UFC Fight Night 240]].<ref name="Jackson vs. Hernandez">{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2024-01-11 |title=Alexander Hernandez vs Damon Jackson Reported for UFC Vegas 89 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/alexander-hernandez-vs-damon-jackson-reported-for-ufc-vegas-89-event/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Hernandez weighed in at 147.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to his opponent Jackson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-fight-night-240-las-vegas-brendan-allen-vs-chris-curtis-weigh-in-results-live-stream|title=UFC Fight Night 240 weigh-in results: Four athletes miss weight, one bout canceled|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2024-04-05|access-date=2024-04-05}}</ref> Hernandez lost the bout by split decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-04-07 |title=UFC Vegas 90: Damon Jackson Survives Knockdown, Out-Grits Alexander Hernandez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/06/ufc-vegas-90-damon-jackson-alexander-hernandez/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

On short notice and replacing [[Nate Landwehr]], Hernandez faced former [[Legacy Fighting Alliance#LFA Lightweight Championship|LFA Lightweight Champion]] [[Austin Hubbard]] on October 5, 2024 at [[UFC 307]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/18/24248451/ufc-307-veteran-steps-in-to-save-lightweight-bout-on-alex-pereira-vs-khalil-rountree-fight-card|title=UFC 307: Veteran steps in to save lightweight bout on Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree fight card|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2024-09-18|access-date=2024-09-18}}</ref> He won the fight by split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/05/ufc-307-alexander-hernandez-takes-split-decision-win-over-austin-hubbard/|title=UFC 307: Alexander Hernandez Takes Split Decision Win Over Austin Hubbard|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Patrick McCorry|date=2024-10-05|access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
===Mixed martial arts===
===Mixed martial arts===
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Beneil Dariush]]</small><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/3/4/17075856/ufc-222-official-bonus-winners-mma-las-vegas-ortega-edgar-cyborg|title=UFC 222 Bonuses! Ortega’s KO Of Edgar Leads $50K Winners|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=2018-07-30}}</ref>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (Two times) {{small|vs. [[Beneil Dariush]] and [[Chris Gruetzemacher]]}}<ref name="UFC222" /><ref name="UFN181" />
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Donald Cerrone]]</small><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/1/20/18189688/ufc-brooklyn-official-bonus-winners-dillashaw-cejudo-hardy-cerrone-knockout-submission-espn-mma|title=UFC on ESPN+ 1 bonuses: Donald Cerrone takes home $100K for TKO win|last=MMAmania.com|website=MMAmania|access-date=2019-01-20}}</ref>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Donald Cerrone]]</small><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/1/20/18189688/ufc-brooklyn-official-bonus-winners-dillashaw-cejudo-hardy-cerrone-knockout-submission-espn-mma|title=UFC on ESPN+ 1 bonuses: Donald Cerrone takes home $100K for TKO win|last=MMAmania.com|website=MMAmania|date=20 January 2019|access-date=2019-01-20}}</ref>
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2018: Upset of the Year {{small|vs. [[Beneil Dariush]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/biggest-upsets-2018|title=The Biggest Upsets of 2018|date=January 1, 2019|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref> & Ranked #2 Newcomer of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-newcomers-2018|title=The Top 10 Newcomers of 2018|date=22 December 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
*'''Hero Fighting Championship'''
*'''Hero Fighting Championship'''
** Hero FC Lightweight Champion (One time)
** Hero FC Lightweight Champion (One time)
*'''MMADNA.nl'''
*'''MMADNA.nl'''
**2018 UFC Debut of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2018-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>
**2018 UFC Debut of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2018-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=18 January 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|draws=
|losses=2
|draws=0
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|ko-wins=6
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|ko-losses=3
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{{MMA record start}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–8
|[[Austin Hubbard]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC 307]]
|{{dts|2024|October|5}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Salt Lake City, Utah]], United States
|{{small|Lightweight bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–8
|[[Damon Jackson]]
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2]]
|{{dts|2024|April|06}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (147.5 lb) bout; Hernandez missed weight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–7
|[[Bill Algeo]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green]]
|{{dts|2023|October|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–6
|[[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield]]
|{{dts|2023|February|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Lightweight bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–6
|[[Billy Quarantillo]]
|TKO (knees and punches)
|[[UFC 282]]
|{{dts|2022|December|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:30
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Return to Featherweight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–5
|[[Renato Moicano]]
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[UFC 271]]
|{{dts|2022|February|12}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:23
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–4
|Mike Breeden
|KO (punch)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker]]
|{{dts|2021|October|2}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:20
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Breeden missed weight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–4
|[[Thiago Moisés]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane]]
|{{dts|2021|February|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–3
|[[Chris Gruetzemacher]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva]]
|{{dts|2020|October|31}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:46
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11-3
|align=center|11–3
|[[Drew Dober]]
|[[Drew Dober]]
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Teixeira]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira]]
|{{dts|2020|May|13}}
|{{dts|2020|May|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2
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|[[Francisco Trinaldo]]
|[[Francisco Trinaldo]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards]]
|[[UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards]]
|{{dts|2019|July|20}}
|{{dts|2019|July|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
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|[[Donald Cerrone]]
|[[Donald Cerrone]]
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw]]
|{{dts|2019|January|19}}
|{{dts|2019|January|19}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2
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|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–1
|align=center|10–1
|[[Olivier Aubin-Mercier]]
|[[Olivier Aubin-Mercier]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2]]
|[[UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2]]
|{{dts|2018|July|28}}
|{{dts|2018|July|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
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|
|-
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–1
|align=center|9–1
|[[Beneil Dariush]]
|[[Beneil Dariush]]
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|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|align=center|8–1
|Derrick Adkins
|Derrick Adkins
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2017#Legacy Fighting Alliance 27: Watley vs. Wilson|LFA 27]]
|[[2017 in Legacy Fighting Alliance#Legacy Fighting Alliance 27: Watley vs. Wilson|LFA 27]]
|{{dts|2017|November|10}}
|{{dts|2017|November|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:53
|align=center|1:53
|[[Shawnee, Oklahoma]], United States
|[[Shawnee, Oklahoma]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160 lbs) bout; Adkins missed weight.}}
|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Adkins missed weight.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–1
|align=center|7–1
|Chris Pecero
|Chris Pecero
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|RFA 41
|RFA 41
|{{dts|2016|July|29|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2016|July|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:27
|align=center|1:27
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|
|-
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
|align=center|6–1
| Rodrigo Sotelo Jr.
|Rodrigo Sotelo Jr.
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Hero FC: Best of the Best 6
|Hero FC: Best of the Best 6
| {{dts|2015|September|26|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2015|September|26}}
| align=center| 1
|align=center|1
| align=center| 4:44
|align=center|4:44
| [[El Paso, Texas]], United States
|[[El Paso, Texas]], United States
|{{small|Won the Hero FC Lightweight Championship.}}
|{{small|Won the Hero FC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
|align=center|5–1
| Jacob Capelli
|Jacob Capelli
| Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
| Hero FC : Best of the Best 4
|Hero FC: Best of the Best 4
| {{dts|2015|January|17|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2015|January|17}}
| align=center| 3
|align=center|3
| align=center| 3:00
|align=center|3:00
| [[Brownsville, Texas]], United States
|[[Brownsville, Texas]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
|align=center|4–1
| Martin Walker
|Martin Walker
| TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
| Hero FC: Best of the Best 3
|Hero FC: Best of the Best 3
| {{dts|2014|September|12|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2014|September|12}}
| align=center| 1
|align=center|1
| align=center| 2:59
|align=center|2:59
| [[Brownsville, Texas]], United States
|[[Brownsville, Texas]], United States
|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}
|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
|align=center|3–1
| Joel Scott
|Joel Scott
| Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
| Hero FC: Texas Pride
|Hero FC: Texas Pride
| {{dts|2013|September|28|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2013|September|28}}
| align=center| 3
|align=center|3
| align=center| 3:00
|align=center|3:00
| [[Beaumont, Texas]], United States
|[[Beaumont, Texas]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2||align=|style=|color=}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 2–1
|align=center|2–1
| Jamall Emmers
|[[Jamall Emmers]]
| Decision (split)
|Decision (split)
| Hero FC: Pride of the Valley 2
|Hero FC: Pride of the Valley 2
| {{dts|2013|June|21|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2013|June|21}}
| align=center| 3
|align=center|3
| align=center| 5:00
|align=center|5:00
| [[Pharr, Texas]], United States
|[[Pharr, Texas]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
|align=center|2–0
| David Salazar
|David Salazar
| TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
| El Orgullo del Valle
|El Orgullo del Valle
| {{dts|2013|March|16|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2013|March|16}}
| align=center| 1
|align=center|1
| align=center| 0:34
|align=center|0:34
| [[Pharr, Texas]], United States
|[[Pharr, Texas]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
|align=center|1–0
| Dimitre Ivy
|Dimitre Ivy
| Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
| Kickass Productions
|Kickass Productions
| {{dts|2012|October|20|format=mdy}}
|{{dts|2012|October|20}}
| align=center| 3
|align=center|3
| align=center| 3:00
|align=center|3:00
| [[Seguin, Texas]], United States
|[[Seguin, Texas]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
{{end}}
{{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Hernandez-97669|title=Alexander|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-06-14}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Hernandez-97669|title=Alexander|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2021-10-01}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{UFC|Alexander-Hernandez}}
* {{UFC|alexander-hernandez}}
* {{Sherdog}}
* {{Sherdog|97669}}


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Latest revision as of 15:08, 25 December 2024

For the American serial killer, see Alexander Hernandez (serial killer).
Alexander Hernandez
Alexander Hernandez Jan 19, 2019
Born (1992-10-01) October 1, 1992 (age 32)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Other namesThe Great
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight (155 lbs) (2014–2022)
Featherweight (145 lbs) (2012–2013; 2022–present)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Fighting out ofDenver, Colorado, U.S.
TeamOhana Academy [1]
Factory X (2020–present)[2]
TrainerJason Yerrington (2010–present)[2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins15
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision7
Losses8
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alexander Hernandez (born October 1, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[4]

Background

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Hernandez began wrestling at the age of 13 and started training in other martial arts as he progressed through education.[5] After graduating from Reagan High School, Alexander entered college from where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio.[6][7] Hernandez worked as a mortgage loan officer as he was recovering from a MCL and meniscus injury.[4][8]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Hernandez compiled an amateur MMA record of 3–0 before making his professional debut in the spring of 2012.

He competed for various regional promotions such as Legacy Fighting Alliance and Resurrection Fighting Alliance and by 2018, he had amassed a 8–1 MMA record before signing with the UFC in early 2018.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Hernandez made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement filling in for Bobby Green against Beneil Dariush on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222.[9] Hernandez won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute.[10] He was awarded a $50,000 bonus for Performance of the Night.[11]

Hernandez next faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13][14]

Hernandez was expected to face Francisco Trinaldo on January 26, 2019, at UFC 233.[15] However, Hernandez was pulled from that fight in favor of a bout with former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger Donald Cerrone a week earlier at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw.[16] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[17] For their performance, both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.[18]

Hernandez faced Francisco Trinaldo on July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4, which took place in Hernandez's home state of Texas.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20] The fight was the subject of much debate, with 11 of 13 media outlets scoring the bout in favor of Trinaldo.[21]

Hernández was expected to face Islam Makhachev on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249.[22] However, Makhachev was removed from the event after Russia restricted air travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was replaced by Omar Morales.[23] On April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that the event was postponed.[24] Hernandez was rescheduled to May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira and faced Drew Dober instead.[25] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[26]

Hernández faced Chris Gruetzemacher on October 31, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 181.[27] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[28] This win earned him Performance Fight of the Night award.[29]

Hernández faced Thiago Moisés on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 186.[30] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

Hernández was scheduled to face Leonardo Santos on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 193.[32] However, Santos was forced to withdraw from the event, citing a calf injury and was replaced by Mike Breeden.[33] At the weigh-ins, Breeden weighed in at 158.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Breeden was fined 20% of his purse which went to Hernandez.[34] Hernandez won the fight via knockout in round one.[35]

Hernández faced Renato Moicano on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271.[36] He lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.[37]

Hernandez faced Billy Quarantillo on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.[38] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[39]

Hernandez faced Jim Miller, replacing Gabriel Benítez on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[40] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[41]

Hernandez faced Bill Algeo on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.[42] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[43]

Hernandez faced Damon Jackson on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240.[44] At the weigh-ins, Hernandez weighed in at 147.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to his opponent Jackson.[45] Hernandez lost the bout by split decision.[46]

On short notice and replacing Nate Landwehr, Hernandez faced former LFA Lightweight Champion Austin Hubbard on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307.[47] He won the fight by split decision.[48]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
23 matches 15 wins 8 losses
By knockout 6 3
By submission 2 1
By decision 7 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–8 Austin Hubbard Decision (split) UFC 307 October 5, 2024 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 14–8 Damon Jackson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (147.5 lb) bout; Hernandez missed weight.
Loss 14–7 Bill Algeo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green October 7, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–6 Jim Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield February 18, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 13–6 Billy Quarantillo TKO (knees and punches) UFC 282 December 10, 2022 2 4:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 13–5 Renato Moicano Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 271 February 12, 2022 2 1:23 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 13–4 Mike Breeden KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker October 2, 2021 1 1:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Breeden missed weight.
Loss 12–4 Thiago Moisés Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane February 27, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3 Chris Gruetzemacher KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva October 31, 2020 1 1:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–3 Drew Dober TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira May 13, 2020 2 4:25 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 11–2 Francisco Trinaldo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards July 20, 2019 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss 10–2 Donald Cerrone TKO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw January 19, 2019 2 3:43 Brooklyn, New York, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 10–1 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 2018 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 9–1 Beneil Dariush KO (punch) UFC 222 March 3, 2018 1 0:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 8–1 Derrick Adkins TKO (punches) LFA 27 November 10, 2017 3 1:53 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Adkins missed weight.
Win 7–1 Chris Pecero Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 41 July 29, 2016 1 1:27 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 6–1 Rodrigo Sotelo Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) Hero FC: Best of the Best 6 September 26, 2015 1 4:44 El Paso, Texas, United States Won the Hero FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Jacob Capelli Decision (unanimous) Hero FC: Best of the Best 4 January 17, 2015 3 3:00 Brownsville, Texas, United States
Win 4–1 Martin Walker TKO (punches) Hero FC: Best of the Best 3 September 12, 2014 1 2:59 Brownsville, Texas, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 3–1 Joel Scott Decision (unanimous) Hero FC: Texas Pride September 28, 2013 3 3:00 Beaumont, Texas, United States
Loss 2–1 Jamall Emmers Decision (split) Hero FC: Pride of the Valley 2 June 21, 2013 3 5:00 Pharr, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 David Salazar TKO (punches) El Orgullo del Valle March 16, 2013 1 0:34 Pharr, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Dimitre Ivy Decision (unanimous) Kickass Productions October 20, 2012 3 3:00 Seguin, Texas, United States

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b Thomas Gerbasi (October 28, 2020). "Alexander Hernandez Decides To Go Big". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  3. ^ "Alexander Hernandez | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
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  6. ^ Mendoza, Madalyn; mySanAntonio.com (2018-03-08). "San Antonio fighter shines in UFC debut, celebrates $50K bonus in Las Vegas". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
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  9. ^ Staff (2018-02-23). "Beneil Dariush draws newcomer as replacement opponent at UFC 222". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
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