Anthony Hernandez: ‘I want to hurt somebody’ at UFC Sacramento

Anthony Hernandez is firing on all cylinders ahead of his return to action in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Hernandez will headline UFC Sacramento opposite Gregory Rodrigues in his home state. “Fluffy” was finished by Sean Strickland earlier this year and he’s desperate for his next bout to not go the distance.

Anthony Hernandez targets a finish against Gregory Rodrigues after his loss to Sean Strickland
Hernandez compiled an eight-fight win streak before meeting Strickland in February. The former champion secured the stoppage against Hernandez in the third round at UFC Houston, halting the latter’s momentum. He’s now ready to put the loss behind him and make a statement in his Octagon return.

“I want to hurt somebody, man,” Hernandez said in a recent interview with UFC on Paramount Plus. “I want to finish somebody. I want to f*cking make somebody hate their f*cking life. I am not here to f*cking get a decision.”

Notably, Hernandez (15-3) has been training with Strickland at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas ahead of his five-round bout with Rodrigues (19-6), who’s won six of his last seven fights. “Fluffy” has headlined in his last two bouts, going 1-1.

Anthony Hernandez is looking for a VIOLENT finish at #UFCSacramento 🔥

[ SAT Aug 22 | 8pm ET on @paramountplus ] pic.twitter.com/DMDacYl4tt— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) August 19, 2026