We have you covered for all of tonight\u2019s UFC Vegas 116 results, including the lightweight contest between Rafa Garcia and Alexander Hernandez.<\/p>\n
Garcia (18-4 MMA) will enter the bout on a two-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming by way of TKO against Jared Gordon this past September in San Antonio. \u2018Gifted\u2019 has gone 4-1 over his past five Octagon<\/a> appearances overall.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Alexander Hernandez (18-9 MMA) currently boasts a four-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming via TKO over Carlos Diego Ferreira this past September. Prior to that triumph, \u2018The Great\u2019 had scored a first-round finish against Chase Hooper at UFC 319 (see that here<\/a>).<\/p>\n Who extends the win streak? \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/p>\n Rafa Garcia vs @TheGreat155<\/a><\/p>\n [ #UFCVegas116<\/a> | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus<\/a> ] pic.twitter.com\/8lmJyT1aei<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UFC (@ufc) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Round one of this UFC Vegas 116 lightweight contest begins and Alexander Hernandez lands a low kick to start. Rafa Garcia throws out a 1-2 but both shots miss. Garcia continues to press. He lands a nice counter punch over the top. A heavy low kick now from the man known as \u2018Gifted\u2019. Hernandez circles and looks to find a way inside. Garcia goes to the body with a right hook. \u2018The Great\u2019 swings and misses with a low kick attempt. A front kick also fails to find the mark. Rafa Garcia with a nice jab. Hernandez answers with a low kick. Rafa does not seem concerned about the power of Alex. He\u2019s pressing relentlessly. A good low kick. Alexander Hernandez answers with a body kick. A nice 1-2 from \u2018The Great\u2019. Rafa Garcia lands a straight right and then shoots in and scores a takedown. Hernandez pops right back to his feet and is able to scramble back to range. He swings and misses with a pair of hooks. Rafa Garcia responds with a good jab. He goes to the body with a right. Alexander Hernandez looks to answer, but his 1-2 falls short. He shoots for a takedown, but Rafa easily stuffs the attempt. The horn sounds to end round one.<\/p>\n Round two of this UFC Vegas 116 lightweight matchup begins and Alexander Hernandez has some blood coming out of his nose. He lands a nice inside low kick to kick of the second frame. Rafa Garcia pressuring, but \u2018The Great\u2019 keeps him honest with a nice counter. Garcia answers with a good left hand. \u2018Gifted\u2019 with a head kick attempt which is block. He continues to pressure Hernandez with relentless aggression. A nice jab from Garcia finds a home. Alexander Hernandez counters with a good straight left. Rafa Garcia leaps into the pocket with a big 1-2. Now a right hand. Two minutes remain in the round. Garcia with another good right. Hernandez continues to stay on his bike, but Garcia is just continuous with his pressure. He lands a left hand. And another. 60 seconds remain. A right hand now from Rafa. And another. A jab from Rafa. Alexander answers with one of his own. Garcia shoots for a takedown, but Alexander Hernandez defends and breaks away. Another good jab from Rafa Garcia to end the round.<\/p>\n The third and final round begins and Rafa Garcia once again comes out fearlessly. Alexander Hernandez\u2019s corner told him between rounds he\u2019s down 2-0 and needs a finish. \u2018The Great\u2019 looks to establish his jab. Garcia gets in on a single leg but can\u2019t complete the takedown. Hernandez with a nice right hand, but he doesn\u2019t follow up. Rafa appears to have slowed down a bit. Both men land jabs in the pocket. Alexander Hernandez with a nice body kick. Rafa Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He\u2019s deep on the attempt but somehow \u2018The Great\u2019 remains on his feet. Garcia pushes Hernandez against the cage. He drags him to the floor for a second, but Hernandez won\u2019t stay down. A nice right from Rafa. He continues to push forward here in the late stages of the fight. Alexander Hernandez with a nice combination. He needs more of that. Good jabs from both men. Rafa Garcia lands a stiff right. And another. Ten seconds remain. Both men lands hooks. And again. The horn sounds to end the fight.<\/p>\n Rafa Garcia defeats Alexander Hernandez by a unanimous decision!!<\/p>\n That make sit 3 in a row now!!!<\/p>\n He is just levels above him!! pic.twitter.com\/IwSbXz0vtc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Violent Rounds (@Violent_Rounds) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Official UFC Vegas 116 Results: Rafa Garcia def. Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision (29-28 x2, 30-27)<\/p>\n Earned, not gifted \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n Rafa Garcia gets the decision victory after a full 3 rounds!<\/p>\n [ #UFCVegas116<\/a> | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus<\/a> ] pic.twitter.com\/HWlqD20akl<\/a><\/p>\n