Alexander Hernandez

Alexander Hernandez (born October 1, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and fights in the Lightweight division.[2]

Alexander Hernandez
Born (1992-10-01) October 1, 1992
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Other namesThe Great
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight (155 lbs) (2014–present)
Featherweight (145 lbs) (2012–2013)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Fighting out ofSan Antonio, Texas, United States
TeamOhana Academy
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision5
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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[3]. Hernandez worked as a mortgage loan officer as he was recovering from a MCL and meniscus injury.[2][4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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

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.[5] Hernandez won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute.[6] He was awarded a $50,000 bonus for Performance of the Night.[7]

Hernandez next faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30.[8] Hernandez won the fight by pushing a high-pace, scoring takedowns, strikes and successful top game to take a unanimous decision.[9][10]

Hernandez was expected to face Francisco Trinaldo on January 26, 2019 at UFC 233.[11] 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.[12] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[13] For their performance, both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.[14]

Hernandez faced Francisco Trinaldo on July 20, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 4.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16] The fight was the subject of much debate, with 11 of 13 media outlets scoring the bout in favor of Trinaldo.[17]

Hernández was expected to face Islam Makhachev on April 18, 2020 at UFC 249.[18] However, Russia restricted air travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Makhachev was forced to removed from the event and he was replaced by Omar Morales.[19] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[20] and rescheduled to May 13, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira facing Drew Dober instead.[21] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 11 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 2 0
By decision 5 1
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 lbs) 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

References
  1. Fernanda Prates (March 7, 2018). "How UFC newcomer Alexander Hernandez's past in mortgage banking made him a better fighter". MMA Junkie.
  2. "Alexander Hernandez". UFC.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2018.
  3. 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.
  4. "Rocky Balboa of New Braunfels, except that Alexander Hernandez won". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  5. Staff (2018-02-23). "Beneil Dariush draws newcomer as replacement opponent at UFC 222". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  6. "UFC 222 results: Alexander Hernandez KOs Beneil Dariush in big way – after sneaky opening". MMAjunkie. 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  7. Tristen Critchfield (2018-03-04). "UFC 222 bonuses: Ortega, O'Malley, Soukhamthath, Hernandez earn $50K checks". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  8. "Alexander Hernandez vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier slated for UFC on FOX 30". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  9. "Alexander Hernandez beat Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the cage – and the beating continued afterward". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-29. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  10. "UFC on FOX 30 results: Alexander Hernandez earns decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  11. "Report: Alexander Hernandez steps in for Islam Makhachev against Francisco Trinaldo at UFC 233". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  12. Mike Bohn (2018-12-08). "Donald Cerrone meets Alexander Hernandez in return to lightweight for ESPN featured bout Jan. 19". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
  13. Dave Doyle (2019-01-19). "UFC Brooklyn results: Donald Cerrone schools upstart Alexander Hernandez". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
  14. Tristen Critchfield (2019-01-20). "UFC Brooklyn bonuses: Donald Cerrone pockets $100K in successful lightweight return". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
  15. https://www.mmanews.com/alexander-hernandez-vs-francisco-trinaldo-added-to-ufc-san-antonio/
  16. Baker, Davidson (2019-07-20). "UFC San Antonio Results: Alex Hernandez Squeaks Past Francisco Trinaldo in Chess Match". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  17. "Alexander Hernandez def. Francisco Trinaldo :: UFC on ESPN 4 :: MMA Decisions". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  18. Alexander, Mookie (2020-03-02). "Alexander Hernandez vs. Islam Makhachev slated for UFC 249". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  19. Fern, Julio; Navas, o (2020-04-07). "UFC 249: Alexander Hernandez es emparejado con el venezolano Omar Morales". MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  20. Brett Okamoto (2020-04-09). "Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18". espn.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  21. "Dana White announces full list of UFC matchups for May 13, May 16 events in Florida". MMA Junkie. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
  22. Richardson, Andrew (2020-05-13). "Dober Hammers Hernandez For TKO Win!". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  23. "UFC 222 Bonuses! Ortega's KO Of Edgar Leads $50K Winners". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  24. MMAmania.com. "UFC on ESPN+ 1 bonuses: Donald Cerrone takes home $100K for TKO win". MMAmania. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
  25. DNA, MMA. "MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!". Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  26. Sherdog.com. "Alexander". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
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