Rafa Garcia secured a unanimous decision victory over Alexander Hernandez, marking his third consecutive win and fifth victory in his last six fights. The Mexican fighter continues his strong recent form in the lightweight division. Meanwhile, Alexander Hernandez sees his four-fight winning streak come to an end with this loss. The decision was clear across all judges' scorecards, with Garcia controlling the majority of the bout.
Rafa Garcia extended his impressive recent run with a unanimous decision win over Alexander Hernandez at a UFC lightweight contest on April 26, 2026, with all three judges scoring the bout in his favor.
Garcia, known as "Gifted," improves to 19-4-0 with the victory, his third straight win and fifth in his last six outings. The 31-year-old Mexican fighter, who trains out of Team Elevation, put in a dominant performance that was reflected clearly on the scorecards. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, Garcia is relentless in his output, landing 4.31 significant strikes per minute at a 45 percent accuracy rate. Perhaps most telling is his grappling pressure — he averages 3.13 takedowns per 15 minutes, a rate that makes him a constant threat on the feet and on the floor alike.
Hernandez, nicknamed "The Great Ape," suffers the defeat at 18-9-0, snapping a four-fight winning streak that had re-established him as a legitimate lightweight contender. The 33-year-old American, representing Factory X, is an active striker in his own right, averaging 4.31 significant strikes per minute, though his 40 percent striking accuracy fell short of Garcia's output on the night. Standing five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach, Hernandez carries the size advantage but was unable to use it effectively enough to sway the judges.
Why it matters
- Garcia's third consecutive win strengthens his case for a ranked position in the lightweight division
- Hernandez's four-fight winning streak is snapped, likely pushing him back down the contender ladder
- Garcia's elite takedown volume versus Hernandez's striking-first approach made for a sharp stylistic contrast that Garcia appeared to solve effectively
