Alexander Hernandez

Hernandez began wrestling at the age of 13 and started training in other martial arts as he progressed through education.{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/roy-bragg/article/Rocky-Balboa-of-New-Braunfels-except-that-12739217.php|title=Rocky Balboa of New Braunfels, except that Alexander Hernandez won|author=Roy Bragg|date=March 8, 2018|work=San Antonio Express-News}} After graduating from Reagan High School, Alexander entered college from where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/article/San-Antonio-fighter-UFC-debut-50K-bonus-Las-Vegas-12739142.php|title=San Antonio fighter shines in UFC debut, celebrates $50K bonus in Las Vegas|last1=Mendoza|first1=Madalyn|last2=mySanAntonio.com|date=2018-03-08|website=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=2019-01-21}}{{cite web|url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/san-antonio/news/2019/06/26/local-ufc-fighter-says-he-s--greatest-in-the-world-|title=Local UFC Fighter Says He's "Greatest in the World"|author=Lena Blietz|date=June 25, 2019|website=spectrumlocalnews.com}} Hernandez worked as a mortgage loan officer as he was recovering from a MCL and meniscus injury.{{Cite news|url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/roy-bragg/article/Rocky-Balboa-of-New-Braunfels-except-that-12739217.php|title=Rocky Balboa of New Braunfels, except that Alexander Hernandez won|work=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=2018-06-27}}

Hernandez compiled an amateur MMA record of 3–0 before making his professional debut in the spring of 2012.

He competed for various regional promotions such as Legacy Fighting Alliance and Resurrection Fighting Alliance and by 2018, he had amassed a 8–1 MMA record before signing with the UFC in early 2018.

Hernandez made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement filling in for Bobby Green against Beneil Dariush on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/beneil-darisuh-draws-newcomer-alex-hernandez-at-ufc-222|title=Beneil Dariush draws newcomer as replacement opponent at UFC 222|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2018-02-23|accessdate=2018-02-23}} Hernandez won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/ufc-222-results-alexander-hernandez-ko-knockout-beneil-dariush-mma-dirty-opening|title=UFC 222 results: Alexander Hernandez KOs Beneil Dariush in big way – after sneaky opening|date=2018-03-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-27|language=en-US}} He was awarded a $50,000 bonus for Performance of the Night.{{Cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-222-Bonuses-Ortega-OMalley-Soukhamthath-Hernandez-Earn-3650K-Checks-132969|title=UFC 222 bonuses: Ortega, O'Malley, Soukhamthath, Hernandez earn $50K checks|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2018-03-04|accessdate=2018-03-04}}

Hernandez next faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/18/17369508/alexander-hernandez-vs-olivier-aubin-mercier-ufc-on-fox-30-fight-card|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier slated for UFC on FOX 30|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-06-27}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/alexander-hernandez-beat-olivier-aubin-mercier-after-ufc-calgary|title=Alexander Hernandez beat Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the cage – and the beating continued afterward|date=2018-07-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-30|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/28/17626242/ufc-on-fox-30-results-alexander-hernandez-earns-decision-over-olivier-aubin-mercier|title=UFC on FOX 30 results: Alexander Hernandez earns decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-07-30}}

Hernandez was expected to face Francisco Trinaldo on January 26, 2019, at UFC 233.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/11/11/18085946/report-alexander-hernandez-steps-in-islam-makhachev-vs-francisco-trinaldo-ufc-233|title=Report: Alexander Hernandez steps in for Islam Makhachev against Francisco Trinaldo at UFC 233|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-11-12}} However, Hernandez was pulled from that fight in favor of a bout with former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger Donald Cerrone a week earlier at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ufc-donald-cerrone-vs-alexander-hernandez-espn-debut-featured-bout-jan-19|title=Donald Cerrone meets Alexander Hernandez in return to lightweight for ESPN featured bout Jan. 19|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2018-12-08|access-date=2018-12-08}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/19/18190084/ufc-brooklyn-results-donald-cerrone-schools-upstart-alexander-hernandez|title=UFC Brooklyn results: Donald Cerrone schools upstart Alexander Hernandez|website=MMAFighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2019-01-19|access-date=2019-01-21}} For their performance, both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.{{Cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Brooklyn-Bonuses-Donald-Cerrone-Pockets-36100K-in-Successful-Lightweight-Return-148377|title=UFC Brooklyn bonuses: Donald Cerrone pockets $100K in successful lightweight return|website=Sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2019-01-20|access-date=2019-01-21}}

Hernandez faced Francisco Trinaldo on July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4, which took place in Hernandez's home state of Texas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/alexander-hernandez-vs-francisco-trinaldo-added-to-ufc-san-antonio/|title = Alexander Hernandez vs. Francisco Trinaldo Added to UFC San Antonio|date = 13 June 2019}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/20/ufc-san-antonio-results-alex-hernandez/|title=UFC San Antonio Results: Alex Hernandez Squeaks Past Francisco Trinaldo in Chess Match|last=Baker|first=Davidson|date=2019-07-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-21}} The fight was the subject of much debate, with 11 of 13 media outlets scoring the bout in favor of Trinaldo.{{cite web |title=Alexander Hernandez def. Francisco Trinaldo :: UFC on ESPN 4 :: MMA Decisions |url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/10280/fight |website=mmadecisions.com |accessdate=21 July 2019}}

Hernández was expected to face Islam Makhachev on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/3/2/21161467/alexander-hernandez-vs-islam-makhachev-slated-ufc-249-mma-news|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Islam Makhachev slated for UFC 249|last=Alexander|first=Mookie|date=2020-03-02|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2020-03-04}} However, Makhachev was removed from the event after Russia restricted air travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was replaced by Omar Morales.{{Cite web|url=http://mma.uno/ufc-249-alexander-hernandez-es-emparejado-con-el-venezolano-omar-morales/|title=UFC 249: Alexander Hernandez es emparejado con el venezolano Omar Morales|last1=Fern|first1=Julio|last2=Navas|first2=o|date=2020-04-07|website=MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.|language=es-ES|access-date=2020-04-07|archive-date=2020-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912150408/http://mma.uno/ufc-249-alexander-hernandez-es-emparejado-con-el-venezolano-omar-morales/|url-status=dead}} On April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that the event was postponed.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29018339/dana-white-says-ufc-249-not-happen-april-18|title=Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2020-04-09|access-date=2020-04-09}} Hernandez was rescheduled to May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira and faced Drew Dober instead.{{Cite web|title=Dana White announces full list of UFC matchups for May 13, May 16 events in Florida|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/ufc-may-events-jacksonville-florida-dana-white-announcement-lineup|date=2020-05-01|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-05-02}} He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.{{Cite web|title=Dober Hammers Hernandez For TKO Win!|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/5/13/21257528/alexander-hernandez-drew-dober-fight-espn-ufc-jacksonville-mma|last=Richardson|first=Andrew|date=2020-05-13|website=MMAmania.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}

Hernández faced Chris Gruetzemacher on October 31, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 181.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=UFC adds Alexander Hernandez vs. Chris Gruetzemacher to Oct. 31 lineup|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-adds-alexander-hernandez-vs-chris-gruetzemacher-to-oct-31-lineup|access-date=2020-10-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{cite web|title=UFC Vegas 12 video: Alexander Hernandez shreds Chris Gruetzemacher in under two minutes|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/31/21543846/ufc-vegas-12-video-alexander-hernandez-shreds-chris-gruetzemacher-in-under-two-minutes|date=2020-10-31|accessdate=2020-10-31|website=mmafighting.com|first=Steven|last=Marrocco}} This win earned him Performance Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-10-31|title=UFC Vegas 12 Bonuses: Big Finishes by Yanez, Hernandez Lead the Pack|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/31/ufc-vegas-12-bonuses-big-finishes-yanez-hernandez-lead-pack/|access-date=2020-11-01|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Hernández faced Thiago Moisés on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 186.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/ufc-alexander-hernandez-vs-thiago-moises-booking-february-27-las-vegas|title=UFC adds Alexander Hernandez vs. Thiago Moises to Feb. 27 card|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King and Mike Bohn|date=2021-01-21|access-date=2021-01-21}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-02-27|title=UFC Vegas 20 Results: Thiago Moises Gets the Better of Alexander Hernandez|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/27/ufc-vegas-20-results-thiago-moises-vs-alexander-hernandez/|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Hernández was scheduled to face Leonardo Santos on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 193.{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-08-11|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Leonardo Santos set for Oct. 2 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/11/22620233/alexander-hernandez-vs-leonardo-santos-set-for-oct-2-ufc-event|access-date=2021-08-11|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}} However, Santos was forced to withdraw from the event, citing a calf injury and was replaced by Mike Breeden.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-09-24|title=Mike Breeden vervangt Leonardo Santos tegen Alexander Hernandez op 2 oktober|url=https://mmadna.nl/breaking-mike-breeden-vervangt-leonardo-santos-tegen-alexander-hernandez-op-2-oktober/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} At the weigh-ins, Breeden weighed in at 158.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Breeden was fined 20% of his purse which went to Hernandez.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-01|title=UFC Fight Night 193 weigh-in results: Three fighters miss, one bout canceled|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/ufc-fight-night-193-anthony-smith-ryan-spann-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|access-date=2021-10-02|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Hernandez won the fight via knockout in round one.{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2021-10-02|title=UFC Vegas 38 Results: Alexander Hernandez Executes Stunning KO of Mike Breeden|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/02/ufc-vegas-38-results-alexander-hernandez-vs-mike-breeden/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Hernández faced Renato Moicano on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-10-26|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Renato Moicano toegevoegd aan UFC 271 op 12 februari|url=https://mmadna.nl/alexander-hernandez-vs-renato-moicano-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-271-op-12-februari/|access-date=2021-10-26|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-12|title=UFC 271: Renato Moicano Subs Alexander Moicano, Says He Wants Big Money|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-alexander-hernandez-vs-renato-moicano/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Hernandez faced Billy Quarantillo on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Alexander Hernandez Drops to Featherweight, Meets Billy Quarantillo at UFC 282 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alexander-Hernandez-Drops-to-Featherweight-Meets-Billy-Quarantillo-at-UFC-282-187851 |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-12-10 |title=UFC 282: Billy Quarantillo Lights Up Alexander Hernandez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/10/ufc-282-billy-quarantillo-vs-alexander-hernandez/ |access-date=2022-12-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Hernandez faced Jim Miller, replacing Gabriel Benítez on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/hernandez-to-face-jim-miller-ufc-vegas-69/|title=Report {{!}} Alexander Hernandez steps in on short notice to face Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 69|website=LowkickMMA.com|author=Frank Bonada|date=2023-02-09|access-date=2023-02-09}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/18/ufc-vegas-69-alexander-hernandez-wins-decision-in-a-war-with-jim-miller/|title=UFC Vegas 69: Alexander Hernandez wins decision in a war with Jim Miller|website=Cageside Press|author=Val Dewar|date=2023-02-18|access-date=2023-02-18}}

Hernandez faced Bill Algeo on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-08-03 |title=Bill Algeo vs Alexander Hernandez Set for UFC Vegas 80 Event |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/bill-algeo-vs-alexander-hernandez-set-for-ufc-vegas-80-event/ |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=McKinley |first=Charlotte |date=2023-10-07 |title=UFC Vegas 80: Bill Algeo Earns Perfect Scores Against Alexander Hernandez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/07/ufc-vegas-80-alexander-hernandez-vs-bill-algeo/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Hernandez faced Damon Jackson on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2024-01-11 |title=Alexander Hernandez vs Damon Jackson Reported for UFC Vegas 89 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/alexander-hernandez-vs-damon-jackson-reported-for-ufc-vegas-89-event/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} At the weigh-ins, Hernandez weighed in at 147.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to his opponent Jackson.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-fight-night-240-las-vegas-brendan-allen-vs-chris-curtis-weigh-in-results-live-stream|title=UFC Fight Night 240 weigh-in results: Four athletes miss weight, one bout canceled|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2024-04-05|access-date=2024-04-05}} Hernandez lost the bout by split decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-04-07 |title=UFC Vegas 90: Damon Jackson Survives Knockdown, Out-Grits Alexander Hernandez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/06/ufc-vegas-90-damon-jackson-alexander-hernandez/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

On short notice and replacing Nate Landwehr, Hernandez faced former LFA Lightweight Champion Austin Hubbard on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/18/24248451/ufc-307-veteran-steps-in-to-save-lightweight-bout-on-alex-pereira-vs-khalil-rountree-fight-card|title=UFC 307: Veteran steps in to save lightweight bout on Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree fight card|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2024-09-18|access-date=2024-09-18}} He won the fight by split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/05/ufc-307-alexander-hernandez-takes-split-decision-win-over-austin-hubbard/|title=UFC 307: Alexander Hernandez Takes Split Decision Win Over Austin Hubbard|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Patrick McCorry|date=2024-10-05|access-date=2024-10-05}}

Hernandez faced Kurt Holobaugh on March 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 254.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-09 |title=UFC books Alexander Hernandez vs. Kurt Holobaugh|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/01/ufc-news-alexander-hernandez-vs-kurt-holobaugh |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/03/15/alexander-hernandez-scraps-with-holobaugh-uses-wrestling-to-get-dec-win/|title=Alexander Hernandez Scraps With Holobaugh, Uses Wrestling To Get Dec Win|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Eddie Law|date=2025-03-15|access-date=2025-03-15}}

Hernandez is scheduled to face Chase Hooper on August 16, 2025, at UFC 319.{{Cite web |last1=Wells |first1=Matthew |last2=King |first2=Nolan |title=UFC 319 adds Alexander Hernandez vs. Chase Hooper lightweight matchup

|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/06/05/ufc-319-alexander-hernandez-vs-chase-hooper-added-chicago/84061842007/ |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (Two times) {{small|vs. Beneil Dariush and Chris Gruetzemacher}}
• Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Donald Cerrone{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/1/20/18189688/ufc-brooklyn-official-bonus-winners-dillashaw-cejudo-hardy-cerrone-knockout-submission-espn-mma|title=UFC on ESPN+ 1 bonuses: Donald Cerrone takes home $100K for TKO win|last=MMAmania.com|website=MMAmania|date=20 January 2019|access-date=2019-01-20}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2018: Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Beneil Dariush}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/biggest-upsets-2018|title=The Biggest Upsets of 2018|date=January 1, 2019|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #2 Newcomer of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-newcomers-2018|title=The Top 10 Newcomers of 2018|date=22 December 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• Hero Fighting Championship
• Hero FC Lightweight Champion (One time)
• MMADNA.nl
• 2018 UFC Debut of the Year.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2018-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2018 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=18 January 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Kurt Holobaugh

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|UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2

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|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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|Damon Jackson

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|UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2

|{{dts|2024|April|06}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (147.5 lb) bout; Hernandez missed weight.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|14–7

|Bill Algeo

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green

|{{dts|2023|October|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield

|{{dts|2023|February|18}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|Billy Quarantillo

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|UFC 282

|{{dts|2022|December|10}}

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|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|Renato Moicano

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 271

|{{dts|2022|February|12}}

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|align=center|1:23

|Houston, Texas, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Mike Breeden

|KO (punch)

|UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker

|{{dts|2021|October|2}}

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|align=center|1:20

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Breeden missed weight.}}

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|Thiago Moisés

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|UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane

|{{dts|2021|February|27}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Chris Gruetzemacher

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva

|{{dts|2020|October|31}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:46

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–3

|Drew Dober

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira

|{{dts|2020|May|13}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:25

|Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Francisco Trinaldo

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards

|{{dts|2019|July|20}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|San Antonio, Texas, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–2

|Donald Cerrone

|TKO (head kick and punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw

|{{dts|2019|January|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:43

|Brooklyn, New York, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–1

|Olivier Aubin-Mercier

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|UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2

|{{dts|2018|July|28}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–1

|Beneil Dariush

|KO (punch)

|UFC 222

|{{dts|2018|March|3}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:42

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–1

|Derrick Adkins

|TKO (punches)

|LFA 27

|{{dts|2017|November|10}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:53

|Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Adkins missed weight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–1

|Chris Pecero

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|RFA 41

|{{dts|2016|July|29}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:27

|San Antonio, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–1

|Rodrigo Sotelo Jr.

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Hero FC: Best of the Best 6

|{{dts|2015|September|26}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:44

|El Paso, Texas, United States

|{{small|Won the Hero FC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–1

|Jacob Capelli

|Decision (unanimous)

|Hero FC: Best of the Best 4

|{{dts|2015|January|17}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|Brownsville, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–1

|Martin Walker

|TKO (punches)

|Hero FC: Best of the Best 3

|{{dts|2014|September|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:59

|Brownsville, Texas, United States

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–1

|Joel Scott

|Decision (unanimous)

|Hero FC: Texas Pride

|{{dts|2013|September|28}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|Beaumont, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|2–1

|Jamall Emmers

|Decision (split)

|Hero FC: Pride of the Valley 2

|{{dts|2013|June|21}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Pharr, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|David Salazar

|TKO (punches)

|El Orgullo del Valle

|{{dts|2013|March|16}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:34

|Pharr, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Dimitre Ivy

|Decision (unanimous)

|Kickass Productions

|{{dts|2012|October|20}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|Seguin, Texas, United States

|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}

|-

{{end}}

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