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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Hernandez vs Rafael dos Anjos

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

19-9-0Record32-18-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
72"Reach70"
148 lbsWeight155 lbs
Factory XTeamRDA Academy

What's at stake

Alexander Hernandez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Rafael dos Anjos carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexander HernandezNow 1731
If they win+11→ 1742
If they lose-13→ 1718
Rafael dos AnjosNow 1698
If they win+13→ 1711
If they lose-11→ 1687

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 Elo1735 · 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
3.48
40%
Strike accuracy
47%
4.45
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
60%
Strike defense
60%
1.05
Takedown avg.
1.95
11%
Takedown accuracy
24%
69%
Takedown defense
55%
0.08
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Alexander HernandezRafael dos Anjos
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (47%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
2 (11%)
Submission
11 (34%)
8 (42%)
Decision
16 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Hernandez57%
Rafael dos Anjos 43%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Hernandez a 57% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Alexander Hernandez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1731 to 1698, a 33-point edge.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alexander Hernandez finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.

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.