Anthony Hernandez criticizes referee Herb Dean after UFC Sacramento fight
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
UFC middleweight Anthony Hernandez voiced his frustration with referee Herb Dean following his fight against Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento. Hernandez lost the main event by unanimous decision, a match that earned Fight of the Night honors. After the bout, Hernandez expressed disappointment that Dean did not penalize Rodrigues for multiple instances of grabbing his gloves during the fight. Despite an impressive eight-fight win streak entering 2026, Hernandez has now lost back-to-back bouts this year, raising questions about his next steps in the division.
- •Hernandez criticized Dean for not penalizing Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento.
- •Rodrigues won the fight by unanimous decision.
- •The fight was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
- •Hernandez has lost both his 2026 fights so far.
- •Questions arise about Hernandez potentially dropping to 170 lbs.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Hernandez reveals what he told Herb Dean during UFC Sacramento fight: 'F*cker was cheating'
- 1:00 PMMMA Fighting — Anthony Hernandez claims Gregory Rodriguez was ‘cheating,’ grabbing his gloves in UFC Sacramento main event - MMA Fighting
- 7:44 AMYahoo Sports — Herb Dean Criticized by Anthony Hernandez After UFC Sacramento
"UFC middleweight Anthony Hernandez criticized referee Herb Dean for not taking a point away from Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento. Hernandez fought Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Sacramento, ultimately coming up short on the judges’ scorecards when the Brazilian won a unanimous decision in an incredible matchup that won Fight of the Night. […] The post Herb Dean Criticized by Anthony Hernandez After UFC Sacramento appeared first on HEAVY.
"Anthony Hernandez tips his cap to Gregory Rodrigues and his toughness – but there's one thing he didn't appreciate.
"Anthony Hernandez accuses Gregory Rodrigues of grabbing the inside of his gloves in UFC Sacramento main event.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 1:40 PMAnthony Hernandez reveals what he told Herb Dean during UFC Sacramento fight: 'F*cker was cheating'
Anthony Hernandez tips his cap to Gregory Rodrigues and his toughness – but there's one thing he didn't appreciate.
- MMA FightingAug 23, 2026, 1:00 PMAnthony Hernandez claims Gregory Rodriguez was ‘cheating,’ grabbing his gloves in UFC Sacramento main event - MMA Fighting
Anthony Hernandez accuses Gregory Rodrigues of grabbing the inside of his gloves in UFC Sacramento main event.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 7:44 AMHerb Dean Criticized by Anthony Hernandez After UFC Sacramento
UFC middleweight Anthony Hernandez criticized referee Herb Dean for not taking a point away from Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento. Hernandez fought Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Sacramento, ultimately coming up short on the judges’ scorecards when the Brazilian won a unanimous decision in an incredible matchup that won Fight of the Night. […] The post Herb Dean Criticized by Anthony Hernandez After UFC Sacramento appeared first on HEAVY.
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