Alexander Hernandez added one other large win to his resume at Noche UFC.
Using into San Antonio on a three-fight win streak, ‘The Nice Ape’ delighted fans with a stellar second-round knockout over Diego Ferreira.
Following his large win, Hernandez appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show to speak about his large win and what may come subsequent. Throughout their dialog, the Brazilian vented some frustration over the shortage of high-profile fights or promotional efforts from his employer lately.
“Usually, it’s been type of a lackluster effort,” Hernandez mentioned. “No contending or premier combat or occasion is de facto getting pushed too arduous. We definitely don’t get these sick promos we used to get again in 2015. Dana White is being unfold skinny, a part of that may be a testomony to how good the UFC model is doing so he doesn’t must be at each present and minimize promos.
“You have a look at the Apex reveals now, do they really feel the identical as again in 2015-2016? In fact not…it simply felt like one other present. I like the pomp and circumstance. The flare will get you going. We’d like extra of that.”
The UFC will take per week off after its Mexican Independence Day celebration in Texas, however they’ll be again on September 27 for UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes. Then, all eyes shall be on the anticipated gentle heavyweight championship rematch between reigning titleholder Magomed Ankalaev and former two-division champ Alex Pereira.
Pereira surrendered the 205-pound crown to Ankalaev in March after handing over a lackluster efficiency at UFC 313, which was later attributed to a damaged hand and a foul bout of norovirus.
As for Hernandez, the surging light-weight sensation known as for a conflict with ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler following his win in opposition to Ferreira. Whether or not he will get that matchup stays to be seen, however regardless, his subsequent outing must be for a chance to lastly break into the division’s coveted prime 15.
