Gregory Rodrigues earned a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento headliner, showcasing superior striking and leg kicks across five rounds. The victory extended Rodrigues' recent success to seven wins in his last eight UFC fights. A bout with Nassourdine Imavov represents the logical next step, as both fighters prioritize finishing opponents and the winner could position himself closer to a middleweight title opportunity.
Vitor Petrino defeated Sergei Spivac via unanimous decision in the co-main event, securing his fourth consecutive victory despite an uninspired performance. The Brazilian heavyweight continues climbing the divisional rankings and could benefit from facing Brando Pericic, a rising finisher building his own momentum. This matchup would allow both competitors to establish themselves as legitimate contenders in a division seeking fresh threats.
Reinier de Ridder made a successful UFC light heavyweight debut by submitting Roman Dolidze 4:01 into the first round with strikes from back control. The former two-division One Championship titleholder has now rebounded from consecutive defeats but should face an established 205-pound competitor such as Bogdan Guskov to secure his ranking in the division.
