Alexander Hernandez "The Great Ape"
Alexander Hernandez, known as "The Great Ape", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Lightweight division. Alexander Hernandez holds a professional record of 19-9-0, including 11-8-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 6 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 5 by decision. Alexander Hernandez stands 5'9", has a 72-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 34 years old. Alexander Hernandez is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Active.
Alexander Hernandez profile
| Division | Lightweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 19-9-0 |
| UFC record | 11-8-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Active |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 34 |
| Date of birth | 1992-10-01 |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Reach | 72" |
| Leg reach | 39.5" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 155.5 lbs |
| Current streak | W1 |
| Total octagon time | 3h 15m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.24 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.4 |
| Striking accuracy | 40.5% |
| Striking defense | 59.6% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.62 |
| Strikes to the head | 56.4% |
| Strikes to the body | 30.5% |
| Strikes to the legs | 13.1% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 68.8% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.08 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 84.84 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 6 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 5 |
Alexander Hernandez recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | UFC | UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang | Rafael Dos Anjos | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2026-04-25 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal | Rafa García | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2025-09-13 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva | Diego Ferreira | win | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2025-08-16 | UFC | UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev | Chase Hooper | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2025-03-15 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 | Kurt Holobaugh | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2024-10-05 | UFC | UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. | Austin Hubbard | win | Decision · Split |
| 2024-04-06 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 | Damon Jackson | loss | Decision · Split |
| 2023-10-07 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | Bill Algeo | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2023-02-18 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | Jim Miller | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2022-12-10 | UFC | UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev | Billy Quarantillo | loss | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2022-02-12 | UFC | UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 | Renato Moicano | loss | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2021-10-02 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker | Mike Breeden | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2021-02-27 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane | Thiago Moisés | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2020-10-31 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva | Chris Gruetzemacher | win | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2020-05-13 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | Drew Dober | loss | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2019-07-20 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards | Francisco Trinaldo | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2019-01-19 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw | Donald Cerrone | loss | Kick to Head At Distance |
| 2018-07-28 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | Olivier Aubin-Mercier | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2018-03-03 | UFC | UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya | Beneil Dariush | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2017-11-10 | LFA | LFA 27: Watley vs. Wilson | Derrick Adkins | win | Ground & Pound · 1:53 · R3 |
| 2016-07-29 | RFA | RFA 41: Clark vs. Giles | Chris Pecero | win | Rear Naked Choke · 1:27 · R1 |
| 2015-09-26 | HFC | Hero FC: Best of the Best 6 | Rodrigo Sotelo Jr. | win | Rear Naked Choke · 4:44 · R1 |
| 2015-01-17 | HFC | Hero FC: Best of the Best 4 | Jacob Capelli | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2014-09-12 | HFC | Best of the Best 3 | Martin Walker | win | KO/TKO · 2:59 · R1 |
| 2013-09-28 | HFC | Texas Pride | Joel Scott | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2013-06-21 | HFC | Pride of the Valley 2 | Jamall Emmers | loss | Decision · Split |
| 2013-03-16 | Unknown | El Orgullo del Valle | David Salazar | win | KO/TKO · 0:34 · R1 |
| 2012-10-20 | KP | Dimitre Ivy | win | DEC |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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