Rodrigues and Hernandez receive six-month suspensions after UFC Sacramento brawl

Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez have been handed six-month suspensions by the California State Athletic Commission following their main event fight at UFC Sacramento on August 22, 2026. The bout, which Rodrigues won by unanimous decision, was awarded Fight of the Night honors. Both fighters sustained potential injuries during the match, prompting the length of their suspensions, but they can return earlier if cleared by a physician. Additional suspensions were issued, including for Lerryan Douglas, who may have a broken orbital bone after his fight.

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