Alexander Hernandez Would Love a Rematch With Donald Cerrone

Alexander Hernandez spoke with MMAjunkie about his desire for another shot at Donald Cerrone, who beat him at UFC 222. Highlights are below:

On a possible rematch with Donald Cerrone: “(A rematch) would be extraordinary. That would be so (expletive) sweet. I don’t know. If it does, beautiful. If it doesn’t, I understand why it wouldn’t. Either way, it was a learning lesson and if it wasn’t this one, it would’ve been the next one, because the approach that I have has to change.”

On his loss against Cerrone: “I could see him starting to question things, question himself, and instead of sitting back and being patient, I had this idea in my head I had to get the next one. Where I pressed, he was patient. I pressed to my demise. I gave him shots. I was forcing shots that weren’t there instead of picking the ones that were readily available if I played a smarter game. I started exposing myself to shots, giving shots, letting that clinch game open. That was kind of the edge of the fight. (I) landed a good elbow over the eye, and when you start to see someone leaking, it’s kind of this primal instinct and a big adrenaline buster. You can taste the blood and when you make eye contact, it’s like, ‘Mother(expletive), I just gave this guy the edge.’ He knew it, too. I didn’t stop bringing it, and I should have slowed down at times. I got him on his heels moving, and I had it in my hands. To my own demise, I fell on my own sword.”

On his mistakes in the fight: “I went in there, and I just expected to execute against (my opponent). I know wholeheartedly that I’m capable of it, but when it doesn’t happen I start questioning, and I start forcing, and I get impatient, and that’s rookie (expletive) that needs to change. I’m the most aware person I know, and I think cognitively. I’m above any of these guys. And I know if there’s anybody who can make these (expletive) adjustments, it’s me.”