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Anthony Hernandez told ref Gregory Rodrigues cheated at UFC Sacramento
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Key Points:
- Anthony Hernandez lost a unanimous decision to Gregory Rodrigues in the UFC Fight Night 285 main event but earned Fight of the Night honors and a $100,000 bonus for their back-and-forth battle in Sacramento.
- Hernandez praised Rodrigues' toughness but accused him of cheating by grabbing inside his gloves multiple times, a claim he reported to referee Herb Dean during the fight.
- Despite suffering leg damage early from Rodrigues' strikes and having to switch stances, Hernandez rallied in the second round and nearly finished the fight, showing resilience and heart.
- Hernandez acknowledged making mistakes in the fight and expressed determination to improve, promising fans more exciting performances in the future.
- Fighting in front of his home crowd energized Hernandez, who described the experience as a "dream come true" and said the support helped him push through the pain.
