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Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
6' 0"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
79%
Win Rate
80%
Finish Rate
3
KO/TKO Wins
9
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
19
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Fluffy". That's what they call Anthony Hernandez, and is ranked #6 at UFC middleweight — close enough to smell the title, dangerous enough that champions don't say his name too loudly.
Wrestling is the skeleton key here — 5.9 takedowns a round on average. Everything opponents want to do standing gets interrupted, smothered, and dragged to the canvas.
The last fight went to Sean Strickland (KO/TKO (Punches) R3) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Next up: Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on August 23, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Gregory Rodrigues
Decision · Aug 22, 2026
Sean Strickland
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Feb 22, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
Roman Dolidze
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R4 · Aug 9, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
Brendan Allen
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 23, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song
Michel Pereira
KO/TKO (Elbows) R5 · Oct 19, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira
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Oct 15, 2026
Alexander Hernandez Says Feds Grilled Him Over Alleged Fight-Fix Plot
The 18-9 lightweight says investigators asked about 'incriminating apps' tied to his bout with Michael Johnson. He's now set to face Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 332.
Oct 1, 2026