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UFC Fight Night Sacramento: Rodrigues Defeats Hernandez

Overview

The UFC Fight Night event at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, concluded with Gregory Rodrigues defeating Anthony Hernandez via unanimous decision in the five-round middleweight main event. Rodrigues, nicknamed ‘Robocop’, extended his winning streak to four fights by utilizing heavy right hands and effective low kicks to secure scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 48-47. The leg kicks were noted for significantly impacting Hernandez’s movement and causing him to struggle with leg injuries throughout the fight. While Hernandez applied wrestling pressure and controlled portions of the third round, Rodrigues regained momentum in the fourth and fifth rounds through striking and defensive wrestling. Following the bout, Rodrigues called for a fight against champion Dricus du Plessis. Performance bonuses of $100,000 for ‘Fight of the Night’ were awarded to both Rodrigues and Hernandez, while MarQuel Mederos and Carli Judice received ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses. This event also marked a significant broadcast shift for the UFC, streaming exclusively on Paramount+. In the aftermath of the bout, the California State Athletic Commission issued 180-day medical suspensions to both Rodrigues and Hernandez. Rodrigues faces a potential right leg fracture, while Hernandez faces a possible left knee fracture. Both fighters also received a 45-day suspension and a 30-day no-contact period. Controversy persists as Hernandez accused Rodrigues of cheating, claiming he “grabbed the inside of his gloves” to gain an advantage during grappling. Hernandez stated he alerted referee Herb Dean to the issue approximately four times, though only warnings were issued. Rodrigues has denied the allegations. In the co-main event, Vitor Petrino secured a unanimous decision victory over Serghei Spivac, with judges scoring the heavyweight bout 30-27.

Entities

Sacramento · Gregory Rodrigues · UFC · Anthony Hernández · Serghei Spivac

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Gregory Rodrigues cheated by grabbing the inside of his gloves during the fight. www.bjpenn.com · www.essentiallysports.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Hernandez informed referee Herb Dean about the alleged glove grabbing approximately four times during the bout. www.bjpenn.com · www.essentiallysports.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gregory Rodrigues denied the allegations of cheating, stating he won the fight fairly. www.bjpenn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gregory Rodrigues faces a possible six-month medical suspension due to a potential right leg fracture. www.mmafighting.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Anthony Hernandez faces a possible six-month medical suspension due to a potential left knee fracture. www.mmafighting.com

Timeline

5 days ago

[SPORTS] 14 sources
Rodrigues and Hernandez receive six-month suspensions after UFC Sacramento
Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez received six-month medical suspensions following their brutal UFC Sacramento main event. Hernandez also accused Rodrigues of illegal glove-grabbing during the bout.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 40 sources
Gregory Rodrigues defeats Anthony Hernandez at UFC Sacramento
Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony Hernandez via unanimous decision at UFC Sacramento, extending his win streak to four and challenging Dricus du Plessis for title contention.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 20 sources
UFC Sacramento returns to Golden 1 Center with Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
UFC Fight Night returns to Sacramento on August 22, 2026, headlined by a middleweight clash between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues, alongside a heavyweight co-main event.
11 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
UFC Sacramento: Hernandez vs Rodrigues headlined for August 22
UFC Sacramento will feature a middleweight main event between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues on August 22, 2026, alongside a heavyweight bout featuring Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino.

Sources

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