Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez are officially out of action for six months, a tough consequence handed down after their absolute war in the middleweight main event last Saturday in Sacramento. The California State Athletic Commission dropped 180-day suspensions on both guys, confirming just how brutal that five-round slugfest really was on August 22, 2026.
The Fight of the Night Came With a HEFTY Price Tag
Rodrigues edged out Hernandez by unanimous decision, getting 48-47, 49-46, and 48-47 scores on the cards. Both men totally earned their $100,000 “Fight of the Night” bonuses, no doubt about it. But that payout came with a serious physical cost. Rodrigues is looking at a possible right leg fracture, while Hernandez might be dealing with a possible left knee fracture. Talk about battling through adversity, both guys showed tremendous heart and resolve in there. Rodrigues really outlasted Hernandez in that one, hitting him with heavy leg kicks and power punches, plus some excellent defensive grappling. He was just too big, strong, and surprisingly well conditioned for five rounds.
Those six-month terms are actually 180 days or clearance from a physician, so they can’t just jump back in. On top of that, both guys got a 45-day suspension, a 30-day no-contact period, and the standard seven-day mandatory term. This wasn’t just a tough night for the main eventers, though.
More Carnage and Big Payouts on a Brutal Card
Lerryan Douglas also got slammed with a 180-day suspension after his KO loss to Jamall Emmers. Douglas is dealing with a possible right orbital fracture and, per his coach Cub Swanson, lost some of his vision. That’s just wild, man. Emmers, on the other hand, walked away with only the seven-day mandatory suspension. Elsewhere on the card, MarQuel Mederos and Carli Judice each snatched up $100,000 Performance of the Night awards, and eight other fighters took home $25,000 finish bonuses.
This card was absolutely loaded with damage. Rodrigues and Hernandez now have a long road to recovery ahead, waiting on that physician clearance to even think about stepping back into the octagon. Douglas’s situation is just brutal, too. It’s clear Sacramento brought the action, but it definitely took a toll.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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