UFC Fight Night Sacramento Results, Bonus Winners And Highlights
Rodrigues earned his biggest UFC win and $440,000 in disclosed pay after a five-round battle that drew Fight of the Night honors, officials said.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony Hernandez via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Sacramento at Golden 1 Center, winning all three judges' scorecards after a grueling five-round middleweight bout.
- Hernandez entered the matchup seeking to rebound from a TKO loss to Sean Strickland earlier this year, hoping to revive a once-promising title campaign after dropping both his fights in 2026.
- Rodrigues took home $440,000 in disclosed pay, including a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus, while both fighters earned the award for their high-octane main event performance.
- Following the loss, Hernandez criticized referee Herb Dean, alleging Rodrigues repeatedly grabbed his gloves during the fight. "This grabbed my glove like four times," Hernandez said at the post-fight press conference.
- UFC President Dana White praised Hernandez's resilience and the Sacramento crowd, noting the hometown fighter gained respect despite the defeat and hinting at a potential return to the city.
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