Alexander Hernandez "The Great Ape"

Alexander Hernandez, known as "The Great Ape", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC 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 losing streak and is listed as Active.

Alexander Hernandez profile

DivisionLightweight
Professional record19-9-0
UFC record11-8-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountryUnited States
Age34
Date of birth1992-10-01
Height5'9"
Reach72"
Leg reach39.5"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in155.5 lbs
Current streakL1
Total octagon time3h 16m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.23
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.45
Striking accuracy40%
Striking defense60%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.48
Strikes to the head56%
Strikes to the body31%
Strikes to the legs13%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes1.05
Takedown defense69%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.08
Average control time per fight (seconds)57.57

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO6
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision5

Alexander Hernandez UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2026-10-03UFC 332: Silva vs. WangRafael dos AnjosConfirmed Upcoming Bout
2026-04-25UFC Fight NightRafa GarcíalossDecision · Unanimous
2025-09-13UFC Fight NightDiego FerreirawinRight Cross to Ground Strikes · 3:46 · R2
2025-08-16UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. ChimaevChase HooperwinRight Cross to Ground Punches · 4:58 · R1
2025-03-15UFC Fight NightKurt HolobaughwinDecision · Unanimous
2024-10-05UFC 307: Pereira vs. RountreeAustin HubbardwinDecision · Split
2024-04-06UFC Fight NightDamon JacksonlossDecision · Split
2023-10-07UFC Fight NightBill AlgeolossDecision · Unanimous
2023-02-18UFC Fight NightJim MillerwinDecision · Unanimous
2022-12-10UFC 282: Błachowicz vs. AnkalaevBilly QuarantillolossPunches (Standing TKO) · 4:30 · R2
2022-02-12UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2Renato MoicanolossRear Naked Choke · 1:23 · R2
2021-10-02UFC Fight NightMike BreedenwinOverhand Right · 1:20 · R1
2021-02-27UFC Fight NightThiago MoiséslossDecision · Unanimous
2020-10-31UFC Fight NightChris GruetzemacherwinHooks · 1:46 · R1
2020-05-13UFC Fight NightDrew DoberlossPunches · 4:25 · R2
2019-07-20UFC on ESPN 4Francisco TrinaldowinDecision · Unanimous
2019-01-19UFC on ESPN+ 1Donald CerronelossHead Kick & Punches · 3:43 · R2
2018-07-28UFC on FOX 30Olivier Aubin-MercierwinDecision · Unanimous
2018-03-03UFC 222: Cyborg vs. KunitskayaBeneil DariushwinPunches · 0:42 · R1

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Alexander Hernandez competes in the UFC Lightweight division.

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event 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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