Las Vegas, NV — Alexander Hernandez was the next big thing in the 155lb division, but stumbled in steps up in competition against Donald Cerrone and Drew Dober. Saturday at UFC Vegas 12, however, he bounced back from that Dober loss, picking up a big finish over Chris Gruetzemacher.
The knockout victory had Hernandez in good spirits post-fight. Actually, he was in good spirits before the fight, enjoying himself during his walkout. “All of my losses come from my own mental demise I feel like,” he explained backstage at the UFC Apex following the bout. “So just to be able to find some levity in that moment, and be super present-minded, was really everything.”
While many fighters call their shots, or are willing to fight anyone the UFC lines up for them after a big win, Hernandez has other motivations. In the form of dollar bills. “I just want to keep making money, dude. I just got a nice contract change, now that I’m getting paid, I just want to keep getting paid, get some more contracts,” said Hernandez.
He referenced fellow lightweight Bobby Green, noting that “that son of a bitch has fought like five times, unranked guys, making half a mil this year. So I’m like man, I just want to get on that money train. That’s really all I’m focused on right now. Keep developing myself, keep making cheese, and whoever they want to put me against, I’ll be prepared for. But I’m not really in a hurry for anything but cash.”
Watch the full UFC Vegas 12 post-fight press conference with Alexander Hernandez above.
