Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez - AI generated fight pick

Chase Hooper's grappling-centric style is a strong matchup advantage against Alexander Hernandez, who has a solid but not elite takedown defense (72%). Hooper is younger (25 vs 32), has a significant reach advantage (74" arm, 41" leg vs 72"/39.5"), and is in strong form with a 16-3-1 record and 8 submission wins. Hernandez is a tough, experienced opponent with a well-rounded game and better striking defense (57% vs Hooper's 39%), but he has struggled against high-level grapplers in the past and his offensive output has plateaued. Historically, younger, longer grapplers with Hooper's finishing ability have had a slight edge over older, more well-rounded fighters in similar lightweight matchups. Hooper's recent improvements in striking accuracy (52%) also suggest he can hold his own on the feet long enough to get the fight to his world-class grappling, where he has a clear path to victory.