Rodrigues earns unanimous decision over Hernandez at UFC Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Gregory Rodrigues faced Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 285 on August 22, 2026, at Golden1 Center in Sacramento, California. Rodrigues achieved a unanimous decision victory, with statistics heavily favoring him, despite Hernandez's performance in the third round. Post-fight, both fighters met backstage, with Hernandez receiving treatment for a shoulder injury and Rodrigues using crutches after a strenuous fight. Both left the event with a $100,000 bonus for their efforts in the Fight of the Night.
- •Rodrigues improved to 11-3 in UFC with the victory.
- •Hernandez was treated for a shoulder injury post-fight.
- •Both fighters received a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
- •The main event took place on August 22, 2026, in Sacramento.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Rodrigues, Hernandez have banged-up backstage meeting after UFC Sacramento
"Just minutes after their Fight of the Night proverbial war at UFC Sacramento, the headliners discussed what they went through with each other.
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