"I got a lot of respect for Diego. We shared space for a long time, both being in Texas, and he was in the UFC before I was of course. We kind of teased the idea of fighting early on. I'm glad we didn't fight right off the rip. I don't know if I was ready when I first got in."
"It's up there though. It was an incredible win. All of my fights in the UFC have been pretty tough guys. So with all due respect, fighting him, I knew it wasn't going to be anything new. I knew I've tested myself for durations, and even having the knockout power to get it done quick or go the distance, so I knew I was ready for him. I knew we were going to beat him."
Alexander Hernandez scored a TKO over Carlos Diego Ferreira at Noche UFC for his fourth consecutive victory, moving his record to 18-8. Hernandez feels the best of his career while managing a recurring neck ailment that can shut down his left arm after two fights in 30 days. The neck issue could delay a December return, though Hernandez indicated willingness to take a compelling opponent. Hernandez expressed respect for Ferreira, noting shared time in Texas and Ferreira's earlier UFC tenure. Hernandez called out Michael Chandler as an exciting top-15 matchup with complementary but differing styles.
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