Alexander Hernandez continues his search for a maiden victory at Featherweight when he clashes with Bill Algeo on the main card of UFC Fight Night 229. Hernandez had drooped down from Lightweight in a search for consistency. Both fighters come into this matchup after wins in their last fights, although for Hernandez, victory was achieved at 155 pounds.
MMA: UFC Featherweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 8.10.2023. 2.00
Alexander Hernandez
Looking for consistency following a win-lose pattern, “Great Ape” dropped to 145-pound and faced Billy Quarantillo at UFC 282 last December. Starting in a flyer, the Texas native lost steam and was finished in the second round. A February return to Lightweight saw Alexander Hernandez snatch a decision over Jim Miller. Now, the 31-year-old endeavors to win a fight at Featherweight in a keenly contested matchup against Bill Algeo. Hernandez arrived in the UFC in 2018 with a splash when he knocked out Beneil Dariush in the opening minute to claim the Performance of the Night award.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 5’ 9”
- Weight: 145 Ib
- Reach: 72”
- Record: 14-6
Bill Algeo
Bill Algeo debuted professionally in 2012 following a jiu-jitsu and boxing program at Penn State. Algeo did not make it to the UFC until 2020, when he lost against Ricardo Lamos in his debut. A tough and crafty competitor, the 34-year-old is 4-2 in his last six, including a rear-naked choke of T.J. Brown last April.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 6’ 0”
- Weight: 145 Ib
- Reach: 73”
- Record: 17-7
Betting Odds
The oddsmakers can’t decide who will win, so both fighters are 1.90 on Bet365 to win. BET365 also has Bill Algeo as a 4.75 favorite for the submission. Betwinner lists Hernandez at 4.7 odds to win by KO or TKO, and the bout to be decided by knockout is priced at 3.2 on the sportsbook. 1.85 for the fight to go the distance is available on 1XBET with the No priced at 1.85.