How Good Is Gregory 'Robocop' Rodrigues, UFC Sacramento Headliner

Aug 23, 2026 05:11 AM - 2 hours ago 4
 Hernandez v Rodrigues Weigh-in

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 21: Gregory Rodrigues of Brazil poses connected the standard during the UFC Fight Night charismatic weigh-in astatine the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena connected August 21, 2026 successful Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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Gregory "Robocop" Rodrigues is known for huge, one-punch knockouts. He's racked up his stock of capacity bonuses successful his UFC career. On Saturday, he faces Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez successful the UFC Fight Night Sacramento main event. How bully is Robocop? Let's talk MMA.

Gregory Rodrigues Key Facts

DetailInfo
Pro record18-6
UFC rankingNo. 13 astatine middleweight
Wins by TKO10
Wins by submission4
Wins by decision4
Finish rate14 of 18 wins
UFC run, 2021 to 20259-3
Height and reach6'3", 75 inches
BornFebruary 17, 1992, Manaus, Brazil
Fights retired ofDeerfield Beach, Florida
OpponentAnthony "Fluffy" Hernandez
EventUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
Date and venueSaturday, August 22, 2026, Golden 1 Center, Sacramento
Prelims5 p.m. ET
Main card8 p.m. ET
How to watchParamount+

Rodrigues is 18-6 pinch 10 of those wins by TKO, which is the full lawsuit for your read. He is classed 13th astatine middleweight.

The counter-argument sits crossed the cage. Hernandez was connected an eight-fight tally earlier Sean Strickland ended it successful February, and the UFC framed this arsenic his gait against Rodrigues' power.

The cardinal to triumph for Rodrigues will beryllium to extremity Hernandez's takedown attempts. If Hernandez tin get the large man disconnected his feet, he'll beryllium capable to enforce his energy-draining style, which has been Robocop's kryptonite. Jared Cannonier dug into Rodrigues' state vessel successful 2025. He didn't do it pinch grappling, but he did taxation the Brazilian pinch pressure.

Basically, the quicker Rodrigues tin get this complete with, the better. The longer the conflict goes the much you person to favour Hernandez.

Finish breakdown beneath is as recorded connected Tapology.

How Gregory Rodrigues Wins Fights

MethodWinsShare
TKO1056%
Submission422%
Decision422%
Total finishes14 of 1878%

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Full UFC Fight Night Card

Main Card

  • 185 lbs.: Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues
  • 265 lbs.: Serghei Spivac vs. Vitor Petrino
  • 205 lbs.: Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze
  • 155 lbs.: MarQuel Mederos vs. Mason Jones
  • 125 lbs.: Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves
  • 265 lbs.: Anthony Wint vs. Terrance Chatman

Prelims

  • 145 lbs.: Jamall Emmers vs. Lerryan Douglas
  • 265 lbs.: Shamil Gaziev vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
  • 155 lbs.: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Chris Padilla
  • 145 lbs.: Marcio Barbosa vs. Ryan Kuse
  • 155 lbs.: Gauge Young vs. Stan Dorsainvil
  • 185 lbs.: Jackson McVey vs. Wes Schultz
  • 115 lbs.: Shanelle Dyer vs. Elise Reed
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