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Bill Algeo and Alexander Hernandez will clash for a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 229 on October 7th.
Algeo is an experienced mixed martial arts fighter who has competed in the UFC since 2016. He has won three of his four fights thus far and currently boasts an unblemished three-fight win streak, most recently defeating TJ Brown via rear naked choke in round two. Algeo boasts an all-around game and can take his fight wherever it may lead him, including striking techniques from his karate background that allow him to land multiple shots quickly in quick succession and finish opponents quickly with a quick series of punches and strikes.
In 2018, a youthful and cocky Alexander Hernandez had recently defeated Olivier Aubin-Mercier and Beniel Dariush back-to-back. Many fans thought he was going to become a UFC contender, but pivotal matches against UFC veterans and other rising stars over the following years brought the phenom to his knees.
Alexander Hernandez is a considerably more skilled and experienced fighter going into the contest this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 229, having fought 11 times within the UFC octagon and just recently defeating UFC icon Jim Miller.
Both Algeo and Hernandez stand to gain from this fight. For Algeo, victory against Hernandez would put him back above .500 in the UFC rankings while for Hernandez it will help end their current losing streak and return them back into winning territory.
Both combatants have particular advantages and this fight is quite evenly matched. Hernandez is a more effective grappler, but Algeo is more proficient at striking. Despite this, Algeo has a strong enough takedown defense to contain Hernandez on the ground because Hernandez doesn’t possess a high takedown efficiency. Algeo, who has gone 3-1 in his past 4 UFC fights, additionally appears in better shape than Hernandez, who has gone 1-3 in his last 4.
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Alex Hernandez vs Bill Algeo Fight Information
- Date: 10/07/2023
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada.
- How to Watch Hernandez vs Algeo: ESPN+
- Live Stream: BT Sport.com
