Alexander Hernandez “El Gran Chango”
Lightweight · ORCA rating 62/100 · peak 62 · Finisher · 11–8 in 19 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
At 62, Alexander Hernandez's ORCA rating ranks 38th of 124 active lightweights. Grappling defence is the strongest of the four families at 67, 31st of 124 active lightweights (control time conceded, seconds per minute 96). The weak side is grappling offence, which grades 27, with control time, seconds per minute grading 29. The 11 UFC wins split 6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 5 on the cards.
Grades
| Family | Grade | Lightweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 59 | 82 of 124 | Significant strikes landed per minute 88 |
| Striking defence | 55 | 43 of 124 | Opponent strike accuracy allowed 89 |
| Grappling offence | 27 | 100 of 124 | Control time, seconds per minute 29 |
| Grappling defence | 67 | 31 of 124 | Control time conceded, seconds per minute 96 |
Strongest sub-grade: Control time conceded, seconds per minute 96. Weakest: Significant strike accuracy 22.
Profile
- Division
- Lightweight
- ORCA rating
- 62 (peak 62)
- Lightweight rank
- 38 of 124 active
- UFC record
- 11–8
- Pro record
- 18–9
- Graded UFC bouts
- 19
- Style
- Finisher
- Age
- 34
- Height
- 5′9″ (175 cm)
- Reach
- 72″ (183 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.24
- Significant strike accuracy: 40%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 4.4
- Significant strike defence: 60%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 1
- Takedown accuracy: 34%
- Takedown defence: 66%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.08
Fight history
- 2026-10-03 · W vs Rafael Dos Anjos · KO/TKO · UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang
- 2026-04-25 · L vs Rafa Garcia · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
- 2025-09-13 · W vs Diego Ferreira · KO/TKO · Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva
- 2025-08-16 · W vs Chase Hooper · KO/TKO · UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
- 2025-03-15 · W vs Kurt Holobaugh · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
- 2024-10-05 · W vs Austin Hubbard · Decision - Split · UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.
- 2024-04-06 · L vs Damon Jackson · Decision - Split · UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
- 2023-10-07 · L vs Bill Algeo · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green
- 2023-02-18 · W vs Jim Miller · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield
- 2022-12-10 · L vs Billy Quarantillo · KO/TKO · UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev
- 2022-02-12 · L vs Renato Moicano · Submission · UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
- 2021-10-02 · W vs Mike Breeden · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker
- 2021-02-27 · L vs Thiago Moises · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane
- 2020-10-31 · W vs Chris Gruetzemacher · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva
- 2020-05-13 · L vs Drew Dober · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira
- 2019-07-20 · W vs Francisco Trinaldo · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards
- 2019-01-19 · L vs Donald Cerrone · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw
- 2018-07-28 · W vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
- 2018-03-03 · W vs Beneil Dariush · KO/TKO · UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya
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