Gregory Rodrigues reveals key to surviving Anthony Hernandez’s pressure

Gregory Rodrigues detailed how experience and patience shaped his strategy after a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, emphasizing sustained pacing and composure against persistent pressure across five rounds. In post-fight remarks, he cited calf kicks, measured counters, and adjustments to Hernandez's relentless wrestling as key factors in Gregory Rodrigues vs. Anthony Hernandez at UFC Sacramento. The bout earned Fight of the Night honors, and Rodrigues acknowledged past fatigue issues while stressing patience to manage the championship-distance pace. He also noted Hernandez's durability, including southpaw stretches in later rounds, and described resetting mentally between frames to maintain structure and find openings. Rodrigues extended his win streak to four and called out Dricus Du Plessis in his post-fight interview.