Overview
- Alexander Hernandez defeated Rafael dos Anjos by TKO (punches) at 3:12 of Round 2 at UFC 332 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
- Dos Anjos started the fight pressing forward and won much of the first round before Hernandez landed a stiff jab early in round two that floored him and led to follow‑up strikes.
- Referee Mike Beltran stopped the bout after Hernandez gained top control and landed follow‑up punches, making the finish official.
- After the loss dos Anjos removed his gloves inside the Octagon, did not take a mic, and later posted a short message saying, "I couldn’t win tonight... Life moves on," leaving retirement unannounced but widely speculated.
- The result is a signature win for Hernandez—his first over a former UFC champion—and it deepens questions about dos Anjos’s future after a near two‑year layoff, multiple knee surgeries, and a four‑fight losing streak.