Middleweight contender Gregory Rodrigues moved up the 185-pound pecking order final Saturday with a unanimous win over No. 7 ranked Antony Hernandez within the UFC Sacramento major occasion.
Rodrigues entered the struggle ranked No. 10 and driving a three-fight successful streak. He utilized leg kicks to take management of the struggle within the early rounds. Hernandez mounted a comeback however got here up brief. In the course of the post-fight press convention, Hernandez accused Rodrigues of dishonest.
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“The f**ker was dishonest and grabbing within my gloves. And I advised Herb (Dean) that. I struggle clear, man. So, it’s what it’s. Possibly I needs to be extra soiled,” Hernandez stated. “I advised f**king Herb, ‘this motherf**ker grabbed my glove like 4 occasions, and I used to be like, ‘Hey, he is grabbing my gloves.’ And he advised him, ‘Hey, cease.’ However I imply, no matter, do not take some extent, no matter. You already know what I imply? F**ok it. I assume individuals prefer to cheat, so it’s what it’s.”
On Monday, Rodrigues responded to Hernandez’ allegations throughout an look on The Ariel Helwani Present.
“He can say no matter he needs. You already know? The very fact is I beat him with the leg kicks, the punches. He did not take me down. He did not do nothing. He did put a stress that was good, however I did not cheat him. He is aware of that,” Rodrigues stated.
“I did not cheat throughout the struggle. We fought good. It was a dogfight. Everybody noticed it. we tried to kill one another each second and each spherical. If it was clear, Herb Dean would’ve stated one thing, or everybody’s going to see on TV or no matter.”
