Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues Pick, 08/22/2026 Predictions UFC Sacramento Odds
Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFC Sacramento
Golden 1 Center in Sacramento
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Anthony Hernandez will take on Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The opener has Hernandez coming in at -160 while Rodrigues is coming in at +140.
Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez will be looking to add a win to his record of 15-3-0 (1 NC). The 32-year-old steps on the scale at 185 lbs and stands 6'0". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 75". Gregory "Robocop" Rodrigues measures 6'3" and tips the scales at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his career total of 19-6-0. The 34-year-old has an arm span of 75". In the category of significant strikes, Anthony Hernandez connects on 4.57 per minute while Gregory Rodrigues connects on 5.53 significant strikes per minute. Hernandez connects on 60% of the significant strikes he tries while Rodrigues lands 51%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, "Fluffy" allows 3.10 significant strikes per min while "Robocop" takes 4.78. Hernandez also thwarts 51% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way while Rodrigues defends against 50% of the shots thrown his way.
| UFC Sacramento | Anthony Hernandez | Gregory Rodrigues |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -160 | +140 |
| Record | 15-3-0 (1 NC) | 19-6-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 10:36 | 8:28 |
| Height | 6'0" | 6'3" |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 75" | 75" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.57 | 5.53 |
| Striking Accuracy | 60% | 51% |
In terms of wrestling, Anthony Hernandez is the more productive grappler as he gets a takedown 5.88 times per 15 minutes. Hernandez is scoring a takedown on 48% of his tries and thwarting 68% of all takedowns attempted on him. Rodrigues is finishing his takedown tries on 34% of the takedowns he attempts and is stuffing 75% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. In terms of subbing the opposition, Hernandez is the more capable fighter by attempting 1.6 submissions per 15 minutes while Rodrigues goes for 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes.
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In his previous fight, Anthony Hernandez faced Sean Strickland and was defeated by a punch to the head while on the ground in round 3. Strickland ended up landing 111 of 242 total strikes that he let go in that contest. Hernandez walked away from this fight having landed 57 of 124 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Strickland ended up landing 110 of 241, which means his percentage was 45%. He finished the fight landing 93 of 219 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Hernandez landed 45% of his significant strikes by connecting on 55 of 122. Out of those significant strikes, he landed 29 of 93 aimed at the head. 91% of the significant strikes connected on by Strickland and 100% of them landed by Hernandez were thrown at a distance.
In the last Octagon appearance for Gregory Rodrigues, he battled Brunno Ferreira and wound up getting the win by way of a punch to the head in round 1. Ferreira landed 100% of his significant strikes at distance and Rodrigues ended up landing 100% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Rodrigues connected on 33% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 2 of 6. He landed 1 of 4 significant strikes directed at the head. Ferreira ended up connecting on 2 of 5 significant strikes in that battle. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he ended up landing 1 of 2 to the head. In terms of the total strikes thrown in this fight, Ferreira landed 2 of 5 and Rodrigues was 2 of 6 total strikes.
Other fights on the card to keep an eye on
Another bout that you're not going to want to miss is when Serghei Spivac enters the Octagon against Vitor Petrino. Spivac walks into the cage holding a mark of 18-6-0. The 31-year-old records a weight of 260 lbs and measures in at 6'3". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 78". Petrino comes in at 6'2" and weighs 225 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight holding a mark of 14-2-0. The 28-year-old has an arm span of 77". When it comes to grappling, Serghei Spivac takes his opponents to the mat 3.82 times per 3 rds and Vitor Petrino scores a takedown 2.60 times per 15 minutes. Regarding striking, Spivac is landing 3.57 strikes/min and is connecting on 47% out of all the strikes he attempts. On the other side of the cage you've got Vitor Petrino, who connects on 48% of the strikes he has thrown and lands an average of 3.24 per min.
One more can't miss bout is when Roman Dolidze is set to square up in the Octagon with Reinier de Ridder. de Ridder will be looking to add a victory to his career total of 21-4-0. The 35-year-old is fighting at 185 lbs and measures in at 6'4". The southpaw fighter stretches 78". Dolidze stands in at 6'2" and weighs 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his career total of 15-5-0. The 38-year-old has a reach of 76". Regarding wrestling, Reinier de Ridder deflects 40% of the takedowns fighters have attempted and is getting his opponent to the mat on 29% of his attempts. Dolidze is taking his opponents to the mat on 43% of the attempts he tries and is able to deflect 32% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. With reference to striking, de Ridder takes 2.36 strikes per minute while he dishes out 2.47 strikes per min. Dolidze, moreover, is taking 3.71 strikes per minute and is dealing 3.19 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Anthony Hernandez (-160)
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