UFC Sacramento headliners face 180-day medical suspensions after fights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
UFC Sacramento concluded this weekend with headliners Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez both receiving 180-day medical suspensions due to injuries. Rodrigues, who won by unanimous decision, is flagged for a potentially broken leg, while Hernandez faces a possible fracture to his left knee. The event at the Golden 1 Center featured multiple fighters receiving varying lengths of suspensions based on the severity of their injuries, with some eligible to return sooner pending medical clearance.
- •Rodrigues received a 180-day suspension for a potential leg injury.
- •Hernandez is also suspended 180 days for a possible knee fracture.
- •Both fighters showcased a Fight of the Night performance.
- •Several other fighters received shorter suspensions following the event.
- •Medical suspensions can be lifted with physician clearance.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Sacramento medical suspensions: Headliners both limping with 180-day terms
"UFC Sacramento brought the violence – and the medical suspensions reflect that.
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