Gregory Rodrigues (known as “Robocop”) faced Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez in the middleweight main event at UFC Fight Night 285 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Rodrigues won the grueling 25-minute bout by unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 48–47).
While the fight was competitive in spurts – with Hernandez showing immense durability by surviving multiple knockdowns and initiating grappling in rounds 1, 3, and 5 – Rodrigues dictated the most critical damage. During the second round, Rodrigues continuously chopped away at Hernandez’s lead leg, dropping him to the canvas three separate times in that single round. Despite taking significant punishment, Hernandez somehow remained in the fight until the final bell.
Injury Details & Post-Fight Condition
Following 25 minutes of high-impact striking, both fighters sustained severe lower-limb damage. Delivering heavy leg kicks puts massive stress on the attacker’s shins, feet, and ankles, often resulting in micro-fractures, severe soft-tissue bruising, or compromised joint integrity. Consequently, Rodrigues arrived at the post-fight press conference relying on a walking boot and a wheelchair, while Hernandez required crutches.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Functions
| DME Device | Primary Function & Medical Purpose |
| Cam Walker / Rigid Walking Boot | Immobilization & Pressure Offloading: Encases the lower leg, ankle, and foot in a rigid structure to eliminate joint motion, stabilize potential fractures, and absorb shock to promote bone and tissue healing. |
| Standard Manual Wheelchair | Complete Non-Weight-Bearing Mobility: Allows safe transportation over distance without putting any axial load on injured lower extremities, preventing acute inflammation, swelling, and further stress on damaged ligaments or bone. |
These pieces of medical equipment ensure fighters can safely maneuver post-bout without exacerbating acute orthopedic injuries or delaying healing.
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