Rafael Dos Anjos VS Alexander Hernandez

Alexander Hernandez defeated Rafael dos Anjos by TKO (punches) at 3:12 of round two in a lightweight bout at UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang on October 3, 2026. Dos Anjos, a former UFC lightweight champion, controlled the opening round with body kicks and sharp combination strikes that had Hernandez hurt, but Hernandez absorbed the early pressure and reversed the momentum in round two, landing a volley of punches that brought the referee stoppage. The finish handed dos Anjos his fourth consecutive defeat, dropping his record to 32-18; after the stoppage he removed his gloves in the cage, a traditional signal of retirement. Hernandez improved to 19-9 with the victory, rebounding from a prior decision loss.

Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos returns after nearly two years away — and three knee surgeries — for his 50th professional fight against Alexander Hernandez. Questions about whether a 41-year-old RDA can still compete at the top have followed this booking, but Hernandez (18-9) arrives having broken a four-fight win streak and making his welterweight debut, so neither man enters in ideal circumstances.