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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Hernandez vs Rafa García

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

19-9-0Record19-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'7"
72"Reach70"
148 lbsWeight155 lbs
Factory XTeamTeam Elevation

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Alexander HernandezNow 1731
If they win+12→ 1743
If they lose-12→ 1719
Rafa GarcíaNow 1740
If they win+16→ 1756
If they lose-16→ 1724

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1709 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1694 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

4.23
Sig. strikes / min
4.28
40%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.45
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.42
60%
Strike defense
61%
1.05
Takedown avg.
3.22
11%
Takedown accuracy
17%
69%
Takedown defense
77%
0.08
Submission avg.
0.40

Trajectory

Alexander HernandezRafa García
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (47%)
KO/TKO
2 (11%)
2 (11%)
Submission
8 (44%)
8 (42%)
Decision
8 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Hernandez55%
Rafa García 45%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Hernandez a 55% favorite over Rafa García in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Rafa García's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1731 vs 1740), separated by just 9 points.

Alexander Hernandez finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Rafa García 56%.

Alexander Hernandez carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.