Gregory Rodrigues addresses glove grab claims following UFC Sacramento win

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Gregory Rodrigues addresses glove grab claims following UFC Sacramento win
Summary

Gregory Rodrigues denied allegations of cheating during his recent middleweight bout against Anthony Hernandez at the UFC Sacramento headliner. Following his decision victory, which earned Fight of the Night honors, Hernandez accused Rodrigues of illegally grabbing his gloves during grappling exchanges. Rodrigues acknowledged making contact with the glove in the heat of the moment while against the fence but stated that he released it immediately after Hernandez pointed it out. He maintained that the incident was inadvertent and had no decisive impact on the five-round fight outcome. The two fighters reportedly crossed paths after the match and posed for a photograph, with Rodrigues expressing interest in training with Hernandez in the future.

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  • Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony Hernandez by decision in a five-round UFC middleweight bout.
  • Anthony Hernandez alleged that Rodrigues cheated by grabbing his gloves during grappling exchanges.
  • Rodrigues stated the glove contact was unintentional and did not affect the fight result.
  • The two fighters took a photograph together after the event concluded.
  • Rodrigues expressed a desire to train with Hernandez in the future.
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  • 3:00 AMSherdogGregory Rodrigues admits glove grab, denies cheating vs. Anthony Hernandez
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Gregory Rodrigues has dismissed Anthony Hernandez’s cheating claims.

Sherdogby malonso@sherdog.com (Marcelo Alonso) and SouravChakraborty@sherdog.com (Sourav Chakraborty)
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