Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Hernandez vs Jackson
Apr. 6, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
6
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 554
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1340
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 4
- Takedowns Attempted
- 29
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
St. Louis, United States
Trains at
The Dropouts
Fighting style
MMA
Age
32
Height
69.00
Weight
172.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 3, 2018
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
39.50
- Pro since 2012
- Six wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)
- Seven first round finishes
- Has won 12 of his last 19
- On two-fight losing streak
- Three UFC fights at featherweight (0-3)
- Had reported 3-0 amateur record
UFC Fight Night (4/6/24) Hernandez lost a three round split decision to Damon Jackson
UFC Fight Night (10/7/23) Hernandez lost a three round unanimous decision to Bill Algeo
UFC Fight Night (2/18/23) Hernandez won a three round unanimous decision over Jim Miller
UFC 282 (12/10/22) Hernandez was stopped by Billy Quarantillo via strikes at 4:30 of the second round
UFC 271 (2/12/22) Hernandez was submitted by Renato Moicano via rear naked choke at 1:23 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/2/21) Hernandez knocked out Mike Breeden at 1:20 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/27/21) Hernandez lost a three round unanimous decision to Thiago Moises
UFC Fight Night (10/31/20) Hernandez knocked out Chris Gruetezemacher at 1:46 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (5/13/20) Hernandez was stopped by Drew Dober via strikes at 4:25 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (7/20/19) Hernandez won a three round unanimous decision over Francisco Trinaldo
UFC Fight Night (1/19/19) Hernandez was stopped by Donald Cerrone via strikes at 3:43 of the second round
UFC on FOX (7/28/18) Hernandez won a three round unanimous decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier
UFC 222 (3/3/18) Hernandez knocked out Beneil Dariush at :42 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I began wrestling when I was 13 years old. That proclivity naturally led to interests in other martial arts as I got into college. I’ve always trained and studied MMA out of passion, not necessity, and that’s what has made me so much more dynamic than others in that I don’t need to fight. I willingly choose to. That’s a scary approach and one that has enabled me to continue to evolve in the game.
Training: Hard work every day
What ranks and titles have you held? HERO FC lightweight champ
Do you have any heroes? I am very proud of my family and have looked up to my father, grandfather, and uncle as heroes. They are workhorses and have always set the example that hard work can accomplish anything. My father has done a tremendous job in instilling an unprecedented level of determination and confidence in what we are capable of. I love him dearly for the man he has helped shape me to be. Also, unlike some of these other fighters, I’ll be the first to admit I’ve looked up to the champions in this organization as I have grown, such as TJ Dillashaw, Conor McGregor, GSP and Dominick Cruz.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me to be a champion in the UFC. I am honored to be welcomed into the organization, but this is only the first large landmark of what I want to accomplish.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from UTSA with my bachelor’s in Business Finance
What was your job before you started fighting? Out of college, I severely tore my MCL and meniscus. I decided I would use my degree while I recovered and began work as a Mortgage Loan Officer. I balanced the two for 3.5 years, then after a quarter life crisis decided I needed to focus entirely on fighting. I quit my job at the start of the year and lo and behold here we are.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in BJJ, State / National level wrestler in high school. Did not compete in college – I focused on school and got into MMA.
Favorite grappling technique: Japanese wizard sling
Favorite Striking technique: The right
