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Gregory Rodrigues Upsets Anthony Hernandez in Five‑Round War at UFC Sacramento

Targeting Hernandez's lead leg with repeated low kicks damaged the hometown favorite and pushed Rodrigues into title contention.

Overview

  • Gregory Rodrigues won a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez after five rounds at UFC Sacramento on Saturday, handing Hernandez his second straight loss.
  • Rodrigues repeatedly attacked Hernandez's lead leg with low kicks that caused multiple knockdowns and opened space for strikes and ground control.
  • The main event was named Fight of the Night with Rodrigues and Hernandez each earning $100,000 and the card produced 10 finishes in 13 fights.
  • On the same card Reinier de Ridder moved up and stopped Roman Dolidze in the first round and former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint submitted Terrance Chatman in his UFC debut.
  • Rodrigues immediately called out former champion Dricus du Plessis and is projected to climb the middleweight rankings while Hernandez's near‑term title path is now in doubt.