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UFC Sacramento Post-Fight Show: Reaction to Gregory Rodrigues outlasting Anthony Hernandez

Gregory Rodrigues is a legitimate title contender after beating Anthony Hernandez at UFC Sacramento

UFC Sacramento Post-Fight Show: Reaction to Gregory Rodrigues outlasting Anthony Hernandez

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Brazil's Gregory Rodrigues, known as "Robocop," secured a unanimous decision win over Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. The main event resulted in Rodrigues, who is a legitimate contender at 185 pounds, picking up his biggest career win. The victory should elevate Rodrigues in the middleweight rankings and put him in the title picture at 185 pounds.

Meanwhile, Hernandez has now lost two consecutive fights, and his future at middleweight appears uncertain. Post-event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee discussed the main event and other notable fights from the card. They also touched on other storylines such as Reinier de Ridder's successful UFC light heavyweight debut and Carli Judice's emergence at flyweight. They also discussed Cris Cyborg's scare during her PFL bout, addressed viewer questions, and more.

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