Alexander Hernandez Shakes Off García Loss, TKOs RDA at UFC 332

Alexander Hernandez didn't need long to remind the lightweight division he's still a problem. At UFC 332, the Texan stopped former champion Rafael dos Anjos by second-round TKO, pushing his record to 19-9 and erasing the taste of his only recent loss. It's the kind of result that keeps a 150-pound journeyman relevant in one of the deepest divisions in the sport.

That win matters more because of what preceded it. In April 2026, Rafa García snapped Hernandez's four-fight run — a streak that included TKO finishes of Carlos Diego Ferreira and Chase Hooper. One setback, then straight back to beating a former champ. That's a decent way to answer questions about whether the García loss was a sign of decline.

A Résumé That Travels

Hernandez has never worn UFC gold, but his ledger reads like a who's-who of lightweight gatekeepers and contenders. He owns wins over Jim Miller, Beneil Dariush, Olivier Aubin-Mercier and Francisco Trinaldo — names that hold up in any era of the 155-pound picture. Beating dos Anjos adds another former titleholder to that list.

The numbers tell you how he gets it done, too. Of his 19 wins, nine come by knockout and two by submission, which tracks with the finishing instinct he showed against RDA. Hernandez isn't a point-fighter waiting on the judges; when he smells it, he goes hunting. The dos Anjos stoppage was the latest proof.

Where He Goes Next

At 19-9 and still unranked, Hernandez sits in the awkward middle — too dangerous to feed to prospects, not yet stacked enough for a top-10 breakthrough. Another win like this one, though, and that conversation changes quickly. A former champion's name on your most recent result tends to open doors.

For now, Hernandez has done the only thing he needed to do: respond. The García loss is in the rear-view, the streak-killer has been answered, and "The Great" is back in the win column against the best name available. In a division this crowded, momentum is currency — and he just topped up his account.