Rodrigues Outpoints Hernandez at UFC Sacramento as de Ridder Stuns at Light Heavyweight
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 22 (Source Reporters) — Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) in the middleweight main event of UFC Fight Night at Golden 1 Center on Saturday, according to official results published by UFC.com.
By Source Reporters Newsdesk
Thu, 27 August 2026 · 1 min read
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 22 (Source Reporters) — Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) in the middleweight main event of UFC Fight Night at Golden 1 Center on Saturday, according to official results published by UFC.com.
## How the main event unfolded
Rodrigues, fighting out of Brazil, damaged Hernandez's lead leg in a heavy second round before Hernandez rallied in the third. Rodrigues regained momentum in the fourth and defended takedowns late to secure his fourth consecutive victory, per UFC.com. Hernandez, a Sacramento native, has now lost two straight.
## Co-main and highlights
Vitor Petrino outpointed Serghei Spivac by unanimous decision (30-27 on all three cards) in the heavyweight co-main, improving to 4-0 since moving up a division. Reinier de Ridder stopped Roman Dolidze by first-round TKO (strikes) at 4:01 in his light heavyweight debut.
## Medical suspensions
Forbes reported Monday that Rodrigues and Hernandez each received potential six-month medical suspensions following the bout.
*Sources: UFC.com official results; ESPN FightCenter; Forbes.*
### FAQ
**Who won the UFC Sacramento main event?**
Gregory Rodrigues beat Anthony Hernandez by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47).
**When was UFC Fight Night Sacramento held?**
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
**Sources:** ufc.com
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