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Gregory Rodrigues secures decision victory at UFC Sacramento despite health issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Gregory Rodrigues secures decision victory at UFC Sacramento despite health issues

Summary

Gregory Rodrigues, ranked No. 7 in the UFC Middleweight division, won a unanimous decision against Anthony Hernandez at UFC Sacramento on August 22, 2026. Rodrigues faced significant health challenges leading up to the fight, including a herpes outbreak, which he later removed from his social media post. Despite these conditions, he delivered a strong performance, knocking Hernandez down three times and successfully defending nearly all takedown attempts. Rodrigues is currently on a four-fight winning streak and has expressed interest in fighting former champion Dricus du Plessis next.

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By the Numbers

•Rodrigues defeated Hernandez by unanimous decision at UFC Sacramento.
•He dealt with a herpes outbreak and other health issues before the fight.
•Rodrigues knocked down Hernandez three times during the bout.
•He is on a four-fight winning streak.
•Rodrigues seeks a fight with Dricus du Plessis next.

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“Robocop” overcame more than just “Fluffy.” Newly minted No. 7-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Gregory Rodrigues scored a unanimous decision victory over Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Sacramento this past weekend (Sat., Aug. 22, 2026) inside Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Although Rodrigues survived 25 minutes with one of the […]
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