Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues will meet in the main event of UFC Sacramento on August 22 in California. The middleweight clash tops the card for the promotion's return to the state.
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues are set to collide in the main event of UFC Sacramento on August 22 in California, with the middleweight matchup headlining the promotion's return to the state.
Hernandez, known as "Fluffy," enters the fight ranked third in the middleweight division and carries a 15-3 record. The 32-year-old American, who trains out of MMA Gold Fight Team, has built a reputation as one of the more well-rounded fighters in the division. He lands 4.57 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 60 percent accuracy, while also averaging a remarkable 5.88 takedowns per 15 minutes — a grappling threat that few middleweights can match.
Rodrigues, nicknamed "Robocop," brings a 19-6 record into the contest. The 34-year-old Brazilian and Kill Cliff FC representative stands six-foot-three with a 75-inch reach and is among the division's more active strikers, landing 5.6 significant strikes per minute. His forward pressure and volume make him a dangerous opponent on the feet, though his takedown output of 1.93 per 15 minutes suggests he is primarily a striking-based fighter.
Why it matters
- Hernandez holds the No. 3 middleweight ranking, meaning a main-event victory could strengthen his case for a title shot
- Rodrigues's striking volume against Hernandez's grappling efficiency sets up a compelling stylistic contrast
- The bout gives UFC Sacramento a legitimate divisional stakes fight at the top of the card
Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues
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