The official UFC Sacramento results are in, with Gregory Rodrigues defeating Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez after a punishing five-round middleweight fight.
Rodrigues earned the unanimous decision victory Saturday night at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The judges scored the main event 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47 in his favor.
The win extended Rodrigues’ streak to four consecutive victories. It also came against a hometown favorite who entered the fight having won eight of his previous nine appearances.
Rodrigues and Hernandez received $100,000 each after their main-event battle earned Fight of the Night. MarQuel Mederos and Carli Judice collected the night’s two $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.
Who Won the UFC Sacramento Main Event?
Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony Hernandez by unanimous decision after five rounds.
Rodrigues attacked Hernandez’s lead leg with damaging calf kicks before connecting with several powerful punches. Although Hernandez survived the early pressure, he struggled to produce his usual pace and grappling control consistently.
Still, Hernandez began to turn the fight around during the third round. He closed the distance, pressured Rodrigues and found opportunities to control parts of the action.
Rodrigues then regained momentum over the championship rounds. He defended Hernandez’s takedown attempts and continued landing the more damaging strikes.
All three judges awarded Rodrigues the fight, with scores of 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47.
The result improved Rodrigues’ professional record to 20-6. Hernandez fell to 15-4 and suffered his second consecutive defeat.
After his victory, Rodrigues called for a future fight against former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.
How Did Rodrigues Beat Hernandez?
Rodrigues won by mixing calf kicks with powerful combinations to the head and body.
Official fight statistics showed Rodrigues landing 174 significant strikes compared with 90 for Hernandez. Rodrigues also recorded three knockdowns during the 25-minute contest.
Hernandez completed three takedowns and accumulated more than ten minutes of control time. However, Rodrigues defended 26 of Hernandez’s 29 takedown attempts.
That defensive work allowed Rodrigues to keep significant portions of the fight standing, where his power and striking output made the difference.
Who Won the UFC Sacramento Co-Main Event?
Vitor Petrino defeated Serghei Spivac by unanimous decision in the heavyweight co-main event.
All three judges scored the contest 30-27 for Petrino.
The Brazilian used his physical strength and wrestling to control Spivac during the later rounds. Surprisingly, Petrino became the more effective grappler against an opponent known for his takedowns and ground control.
Petrino improved to 4-0 since moving into the UFC heavyweight division. His overall professional record now stands at 15-2.
What Happened in Reinier de Ridder’s Light Heavyweight Return?
Reinier de Ridder stopped Roman Dolidze with strikes at 4:01 of the opening round.
Dolidze attempted to attack de Ridder’s legs from the bottom. However, de Ridder escaped the submission attempts and established a dominant position.
The former ONE Championship titleholder then delivered a sustained series of strikes until the referee stopped the contest.
The victory gave de Ridder an immediate statement win in his return to the light heavyweight division. It also improved his professional record to 22-4.
How Did MarQuel Mederos Stop Mason Jones?
MarQuel Mederos defeated Mason Jones by second-round TKO after an aggressive lightweight battle.
Both fighters produced consistent action during the opening round. Jones then appeared to be gaining momentum early in the second before Mederos landed a right hand that badly hurt him.
Mederos followed with several unanswered strikes as Jones struggled to recover. Referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight at 2:07 of Round 2.
The victory extended Mederos’ unbeaten run to 11 fights and earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What Happened in the Carli Judice Fight?
Carli Judice stopped Jeisla Chaves with a body kick just 1:39 into their women’s flyweight contest.
Judice pressured Chaves toward the fence before landing a powerful front kick to the midsection. Chaves immediately collapsed, bringing the fight to an end.
The first-round finish gave Judice her fourth consecutive UFC victory and her third stoppage during that run.
Judice also received a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How Did Anthony Wint Win His UFC Debut?
Anthony Wint defeated Terrance Chatman by technical submission with an arm-triangle choke at 4:29 of Round 1.
Chatman threatened Wint with a kimura after the fight reached the ground. Wint escaped the submission attempt, gained control and began attacking from the top position.
He eventually secured an arm-triangle choke that rendered Chatman unconscious.
Wint improved his professional record to 8-0 with the victory.
What Were the Complete UFC Sacramento Results?
UFC Sacramento Main Card Results
- Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony Hernandez by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
- Vitor Petrino defeated Serghei Spivac by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Reinier de Ridder defeated Roman Dolidze by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 4:01
- MarQuel Mederos defeated Mason Jones by TKO (strikes), Round 2, 2:07
- Carli Judice defeated Jeisla Chaves by TKO (body kick), Round 1, 1:39
- Anthony Wint defeated Terrance Chatman by technical submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 1, 4:29
UFC Sacramento Preliminary Card Results
- Jamall Emmers defeated Lerryan Douglas by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 3:38
- Shamil Gaziev defeated Kennedy Nzechukwu by knockout (straight right), Round 1, 1:20
- Chris Padilla defeated Nasrat Haqparast by technical submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 3, 4:59
- Marcio Barbosa defeated Ryan Kuse by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 2:47
- Stan Dorsainvil defeated Gauge Young by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jackson McVey defeated Wes Schultz by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 4:13
- Shanelle Dyer defeated Elise Reed by TKO (strikes), Round 3, 1:42
Who Won the UFC Sacramento Bonuses?
Four fighters received the event’s main $100,000 post-fight bonuses.
Fight of the Night
- Gregory Rodrigues: $100,000
- Anthony Hernandez: $100,000
Performance of the Night
- MarQuel Mederos: $100,000
- Carli Judice: $100,000
The UFC therefore awarded $400,000 through its four main post-fight bonuses.
Under the UFC’s 2026 bonus structure, eligible fighters who earn a finish but do not receive one of the main awards may also collect a separate $25,000 finish bonus.
Which UFC Sacramento Fighters Made the Biggest Statements?
Rodrigues produced the most important victory of the night. He defeated a highly ranked middleweight, survived Hernandez’s strongest moments and proved he could maintain his effectiveness across five rounds.
De Ridder also made an immediate impact at light heavyweight. After encountering trouble during his final two middleweight appearances, the former ONE Championship champion looked powerful and comfortable at 205 pounds.
Meanwhile, Mederos strengthened his case for a ranked lightweight opponent. His victory over Jones moved him to 4-0-1 in the UFC and extended his unbeaten streak to 11 fights.
Judice continued her progress in the women’s flyweight division with another early finish. Her four-fight winning streak could place her near an opportunity against a ranked opponent.
UFC Sacramento Results FAQ
Who won between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues?
Gregory Rodrigues defeated Anthony Hernandez by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47.
Did Gregory Rodrigues knock down Anthony Hernandez?
Yes. Official statistics credited Rodrigues with three knockdowns during the five-round main event.
How many significant strikes did Rodrigues land?
Gregory Rodrigues landed 174 significant strikes against Anthony Hernandez. Hernandez landed 90.
Did Anthony Hernandez complete any takedowns?
Hernandez completed three of his 29 takedown attempts. Rodrigues defended 26 attempts and prevented Hernandez from establishing consistent grappling control.
Who won the UFC Sacramento co-main event?
Vitor Petrino defeated Serghei Spivac by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the heavyweight contest 30-27.
Who received Performance of the Night?
MarQuel Mederos and Carli Judice received the UFC Sacramento Performance of the Night awards. Each fighter earned $100,000.
What was the UFC Sacramento Fight of the Night?
Gregory Rodrigues versus Anthony Hernandez received Fight of the Night. Both middleweights earned $100,000 bonuses.
Who had the fastest finish at UFC Sacramento?
Shamil Gaziev recorded the fastest finish of the event. He knocked out Kennedy Nzechukwu with a straight right hand at 1:20 of Round 1.
Who won between Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze?
Reinier de Ridder defeated Roman Dolidze by first-round TKO. The fight ended at 4:01 after de Ridder delivered a series of strikes on the ground.
Where did UFC Sacramento take place?
UFC Sacramento took place at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on August 22, 2026.
How many fights were held at UFC Sacramento?
The event featured 13 completed fights. Six contests took place on the main card, while the preliminary card featured seven fights.
Fight results were verified through the official UFC main-card report, official UFC preliminary results and official UFC scorecards.
