Hernandez Attributes UFC Sacramento Loss to Shoulder Injury

Anthony Hernandez has attributed his recent loss to Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento to a shoulder injury. The fight, which took place at Golden 1 Arena, ended in a unanimous decision against Hernandez after a five-round battle.

During the match, Hernandez struggled with leg kicks that frequently knocked him down. This defeat follows another loss earlier this year to Sean Strickland, raising concerns about his position in the middleweight rankings. Hernandez revealed that he had been out for seven months prior to this fight and received injections on the day of the match to manage his shoulder pain.

In the post-fight press conference, Hernandez expressed frustration over Rodrigues allegedly grabbing his gloves and criticized the referee for not taking action. Despite the loss, the fight was awarded Fight of the Night honors, with Hernandez managing to land significant strikes, though he could not shift the fight's momentum in his favor. Looking ahead, Hernandez may face Israel Adesanya, who is also experiencing a losing streak.