Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues will meet in the main event of UFC Sacramento, scheduled for August 22 in California. The middleweight matchup tops a card that will take place later this summer.
Anthony Hernandez will put his middleweight ranking on the line against Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Sacramento, set for August 22 in California.
Hernandez, known as "Fluffy," enters the bout ranked third in the middleweight division with a record of 15-3-0. The 32-year-old American, who trains out of MMA Gold Fight Team, is a technically refined fighter who lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 60 percent accuracy. His grappling is equally dangerous — he averages 5.88 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him one of the more complete threats in the 185-pound bracket.
Rodrigues, nicknamed "Robocop," brings a record of 19-6-0 into the matchup. The 34-year-old Brazilian, fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, is a high-volume striker who lands 5.60 significant strikes per minute, though at a 51 percent clip. Standing six-foot-three with a 75-inch reach, Rodrigues has the size to be a handful for anyone in the division.
Why it matters
- Hernandez is ranked third at middleweight, meaning a loss could significantly alter his trajectory toward a title shot.
- Rodrigues has no divisional ranking listed, making this a potential breakout opportunity for the Brazilian veteran.
- The styles set up an intriguing clash: Hernandez's elite takedown volume against Rodrigues's height, reach, and striking output.
- A main event victory for either fighter would build momentum heading into the busier stretch of the UFC calendar.
Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues
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