Anthony Hernandez accuses Gregory Rodrigues of cheating at UFC Sacramento

In the main event of UFC Sacramento on August 22, 2026, Anthony Hernandez faced Gregory Rodrigues in a middleweight bout that ended in a decision victory for Rodrigues. During the fight, Hernandez accused Rodrigues of cheating, alleging he grabbed Hernandez's gloves during grappling exchanges. Despite Hernandez's complaints to the referee, no significant penalties were enforced. Both fighters received the Fight of the Night award, earning an additional $100,000. Hernandez acknowledged a shoulder injury limited his training but took responsibility for the fight's outcome.

• 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Hernandez claims Gregory Rodriguez was ‘cheating,’ grabbing his gloves in UFC Sacramento main event