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August 22, 2026 | Posted by Robert Winfree
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MAIN CARD (Paramount+, 8 p.m. ET)
#6 Anthony Hernandez (186 lbs.) vs. #11 Gregory Rodrigues (185 lbs.)
Vitor Petrino (246 lbs.) vs. #6 Serghei Spivac (257 lbs.)
Reinier de Ridder (205 lbs.) vs. Roman Dolidze (206 lbs.)
Mason Jones (156 lbs.) vs. MarQuel Mederos (156 lbs.)
Jeisla Chaves (124.5 lbs.) vs. Carli Judice (125.5 lbs.)
Terrance Chatman (266 lbs.) vs. Anthony Wint (231 lbs.)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Paramount+, 5 p.m. ET)
Lerryan Douglas (145.5 lbs.) vs. Jamall Emmers (143.5 lbs.)
Shamil Gaziev (261 lbs.) vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (244 lbs.)
Nasrat Haqparast (155.5 lbs.) vs. Chris Padilla (156 lbs.)
Marcio Barbosa (145.5 lbs.) vs. Ryan Kuse (144.5 lbs.)
Stan Dorsainvil (155.5 lbs.) vs. Gauge Young (155.5 lbs.)
Jackson McVey (185 lbs.) vs. Wes Schultz (186 lbs.)
Shanelle Dyer (116 lbs.) vs. Elise Reed (115 lbs.)

Hello everyone and welcome to 411mania’s LIVE coverage of UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodriguez, I’m Robert Winfree and I’ll be your host. The UFC is in Sacramento for the first time in 7 years and the last main event here was Germaine de Randamie vs. Aspen Ladd, I tend to think this main event of Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues is a little better overall. Hernandez is coming off of a stoppage loss to Sean Strickland while Rodrigues is getting his second chance at moving up in class towards the title picture so the fight is quite relevant. The co-main event is less interesting, Vitor Petrino is getting a pretty good spot on the card as the UFC are trying to push him against the ranked Sergehei Spivac. The next fight is actually much more interesting as Reinier de Ridder returns to light heavyweight and takes on Roman Dolidze. Beyond that we’ve got Mason Jones vs. MarQuel Mederos, Lerryan Douglas vs. Jamall Emmers, and Nasrat Haqparast vs. Chris Padilla that all look pretty good. There’s three heavyweight fights, which is about two too many as a general rule, and a few debutantes but all in all for a Fight Night on the road we’re doing OK on paper. Now let’s hope the action delivers.

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues comes to the world from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, USA. We’ve got Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping, and Dominick Cruz on commentary so you know you’ll never get a moment of quiet with Bisping on the mic. Joe Martinez will be doing the announcing with Megan Olivi as the roving reporter. We’ll be in the usual 30 foot cage and I’m pretty sure under the newer rules but I’ll update you if anything new comes up in that respect.

Shanelle Dyer scored a win in her UFC debut earlier this year, now she’s back in action and looking to build her first UFC winning streak. Elise Reed has traded wins and losses while going 4-5 in the UFC, she’s coming off of a loss and is trying to avoid her first losing streak. The odds are heavily with Dyer at -800 to +550 on Reed.

Strawweight Bout: Shanelle Dyer (7-1, 116 lbs.) vs. Elise Reed (8-5, 115 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Dyer is three inches taller with two inches of reach advantage, she’s also 8 years younger. Pretty quick right hand from Dyer. Reed lands a right of her own then Dyer lands a calf kick. Dyer catches a front kick and lands a right hand then another calf kick. Reed lands a front kick as the degenerates in the crowd “woo” which has been mercifully absent for quite some time. Dyer fires a head kick that partially lands. A few leg kicks go back and forth. Right to the body from Dyer then she avoids a high kick. Bit of a combination from Reed. Dyer with a right hand then a left high kick. Reed is running out of ideas on the feet right now. Dyer avoids a tie up and lands an elbow. Body kick from Dyer. Left hook then a right hand from Dyer. Dyer with a calf kick, she’s rolling pretty early. High kick from Dyer, she looks to flurry and winds up tied up. Dyer pushes things to the fence and lands an elbow. Reed is able to spin things and both women land knees while fighting for position as the round ends with a glancing head kick from Dyer.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Dyer

ROUND TWO: Both women show leg kicks as the round begins. Reed blocks a high kick but she’s really struggling to get inside of Dyer’s preferred striking range. They trade leg kicks. Dyer circles away from a blitz. Glancing right hook from Dyer in close. Dyer lands a calf kick then a right to the body. Reed with a calf kick that off balances Dyer as Dyer was spinning. Dyer with a one two. Clubbing left hook from Dyer lands then a body kick. Reed is really struggling now. Right to the body then a left hook from Dyer. Left hook then a high kick from Dyer. Dyer with a knee to the body in a clinch, she pushes Reed to the fence and fires more knees to the body. Elbow from Dyer. Dyer lands more knees to the body then separates. Both women land rights but Dyer just has more power. Dyer keeps looking to batter Reed along the fence, Reed is cut around the corner of her right eyebrow. They clinch up and Dyer lands knees then a foot sweep, Reed wall walks but she’s still stuck on the fence. Reed grabs a headlock and just holds it until the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-8 Dyer but a marginal one, 20-17 Dyer overall

ROUND THREE: Reed looked about ready to give it up on the stool, her coach probably could have stopped this one but it’s MMA so of course not. Dyer gets back on pressure and lands a right hand. They clinch up but Dyer is physically stronger and more technically adept there, she spins free and lands a high kick. Right hand from Dyer. Bit of a calf kick from Reed. Dyer backs Reed to the fence again but can’t quite find a high kick. Combination from Dyer, she looks to really unload as Reed is against the fence. The ref could stop this, and finally does.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Shanelle Dyer via TKO, punches, at 1:42 of Round 3

The Final Round Finish Club thanks Ms. Dyer for her work. Mic time for Dyer, she puts herself over and says the UFC want knockouts so that’s what she delivers.

Jackson McVey has gone 1-2 in the UFC but is coming off of his first win in the promotion and now tries for his first UFC winning streak. Wes Schultz has gone 1-1 in the UFC but he’s coming off of a win and is likewise trying for hist first UFC winning streak. Pretty close one here, -175 on McVey to +145 for Schultz.

Middleweight Bout: Jackson McVey (7-2, 185 lbs.) vs. Wes Schultz (9-3, 186 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: McVey is two inches taller but the reach is identical. Southpaw for McVey who pushes into a clinch right away. Slightly awkward harai goshi from Schultz but he hits it then jumps on a guillotine choke. Schultz starts working for a top side guillotine, McVey is able to break the grip and stand into another clinch though. A few knees go back and forth then Schultz looks for a takedown. McVey is able to get free and miss an elbow. Schultz avoids a few punches. Bit of a right hand from Schultz. McVey lands a left hand. Both men land elbows in close. They both land body blows at distance. Schultz with a right to the body. McVey lands a stepping knee. Very methodical work from McVey, nothing is being overthrown and he’s staying consistent with his pace. Bit of a left hand from McVey. Schultz lands a right hand. McVey hits the body a couple of times then lands a jab. Intercepting knee from McVey folds Schultz like a lawn chair and that’ll get the stoppage as he slumps to the mat.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Jackson McVey via TKO, knee and hammer fists, at 4:13 of Round 1

The First Round Finish Club thanks Mr. McVey for his work. Mic time for McVey, he was expecting distance closing from Schultz and he was well prepared for knees to intercept. He brings up that Schultz was the first man to beat him in MMA years ago and it feels good to get that one back.

Gauge Young has gone 2-1 in the UFC but he is on a two fight winning streak and if he can get to three in a row it would pretty solidly confirm his status as a rising prospect. Stan Dorsainvil is undefeated coming into his UFC debut and is looking to remain that way when the dust settles after this fight. Dorsainvil did take this on somewhat short notice, so keep that in mind. Young is the -170 favorite to +140 on Dorsainvil.

Lightweight Bout: Stan Dorsainvil (5-0, 155.5 lbs.) vs. Gauge Young (11-3, 155.5 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: These two are the same height but Dorsainvil has a significant six inches of reach advantage. They touch gloves to get things going. Dorsainvil with some range finding kicks. Young lands a calf kick then a front kick. Another calf kick from Young. Bit of a body kick from Dorsainvil. Another calf kick from Young. Dorsainvil is playing southpaw now. Both men land some punches in close. They trade rights but it’s Dorsainvil who wobbles and backs up, Young then grabs him and hits a hip toss to get on top. Young unloads with punches, Dorsainvil tries to roll but Young moves with him and stays on top in full guard. Body to head punches from Young, Dorsainvil tries to get his guard higher but he’s not a wizard off of his back. Dorsainvil is able to wall walk but Young is on his back standing. Bit of a fence grab from Dorsainvil but he is able to get chest to chest and push free. Young lands a right hand then a left hook. Front kick then a calf kick from Young. Dorsainvil goes southpaw, catches a head kick and trips Young down but Young immediately wrestles up. Bit of a combination from Dorsainvil. Both men with some jabs then Young lands a right hand. Another right from Young. Young lands a calf kick. They split a few jabs. Dorsainvil is pressing forward and both men land jabs. Bit of a right hand from Young. Jab from Dorsainvil, his pressure is starting to help him but he gets caught with a hard left hook in close and has to back up. Dorsainvil misses a head kick then Young lands a calf kick to close out the round.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Young

ROUND TWO: They touch gloves again. Dorsainvil presses forward, eats a calf kick then Young ties up in a clinch. Young gets things to the fence and lands a couple punches before Dorsainvil pushes free. Dorsainvil gets back to pressuring forward. They tie up, Dorsainvil tries a takedown but Young defends. Left hook from Young in close. A few jabs go back and forth. Left hand from Dorsainvil, Young responds with a right hook. Bit of an uppercut from Young then a right hand behind it. Young lands a jab. Dorsainvil with a left hook then a front kick. Calf kick from Young, jab from Dorsainvil. Bit of a high kick from Dorsainvil, he’s starting to flow now. They tie up, Young presses things to the fence then Dorsainvil spins him. They jockey for position then Dorsainvil pulls free. Both men show the lead hand a bit. Right hand from Dorsainvil, Young then lands a right hand and left hook. Dorsainvil presses into another clinch. Some rights from Dorsainvil as he slips to the back standing. Young gets chest to chest and looks for an outside reap but can’t finish it. They break then Young with a bit of a left hand. A couple rights from Young land. Dorsainvil with a combination of punches. Young with a right to the body then a right upstairs. Both men land rights in close then Young lands a left. Bit of a knee from Dorsainvil then he hits a takedown into half guard as the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Dorsainvil, 19-19 overall

ROUND THREE: Dorsainvil comes out jabbing and throwing a few high kicks. Right hand from Dorsainvil. Young hits a takedown, Dorsainvil bounces up into a clinch though. A few knees to back and forth then Dorsainvil lands an elbow as they break. Left hook from Dorsainvil. Young lands a three punch combination. They trade punches, Young shoots but Dorsainvil defends then lands a double jab and right hand. Both men land hooks in close, they’re just brawling now. Dorsainvil lands a knee then Young grabs a clinch. Young slips to the back and drags things down, Dorsainvil stands but Young is back into the clinch. Dorsainvil slips free briefly but can’t get distance and Young is back after a takedown against the fence. Bit of a high kick from Dorsainvil in tight before Young breaks. They trade punches in close. A right hand from Young seems to wobble Dorsainvil. Young with a left hook. Dorsainvil misses a head kick. Up elbow from Dorsainvil partially lands. Young with a right hand. Left hook from Young in close. Dorsainvil tries a single leg but Young defends. A couple high knees from Dorsainvil land. They tie up and Dorsainvil hits an outside trip to land on top. Young gives up the back but stands then counters to get on the back standing. Both men land elbows as they break the clinch. Dorsainvil points at the ground, both men land punches then Young hits a takedown to get on top as the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Young but could go either way, 29-28 Young overall

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Stan Dorsainvil via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

I’m a little surprised that wasn’t split but it was a really fun fight. Mic time for Dorsainvil, he’s very emotional as the moment hits him and thanks God then says this win is for the underdogs and anyone can do it.

Marcio Barbosa is on a five fight winning streak including his UFC debut a few months ago, he’s looking to keep that momentum going with another win. Ryan Kuse brings a two fight winning streak into his UFC debut, he’s up against a much more seasoned opponent but a win would still be a great way to get his UFC career started. It’s not surprising to see Barbosa as a big favorite at -800 to a +550 comeback for Kuse.

Featherweight Bout: Marcio Barbosa (18-2, 145.5 lbs.) vs. Ryan Kuse (9-2, 144.5 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Kuse is two inches taller with half an inch of reach advantage. A lot of early stance switching from Kuse, he tries a takedown but Barbosa defends rather easily. Lots of forward motion from Barbosa. Kuse misses a head kick. Barbosa keeps looking to work forward, he grabs a front headlock to block a takedown then separates. Kuse keeps reaching for the legs and Barbosa keeps defending. Left hand from Barbosa. Kuse with a few punches that get blocked. Knee from Barbosa as he defends a takedown. The pressure from Barbosa is impressive and Kuse seems out of sorts. Barbosa drops Kuse with a left hook, things get awkward as he wants him to stand, the ref tells him to and then looks at the eyes of Kuse and waves it off as Kuse is still sitting on the mat.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Marcio Barbosa via TKO, punches, at 2:47 of Round 1

The First Round Finish Club thanks Mr. Barbosa for his work. Barbosa and the translator get an interview, he thanks God for preparing him for this moment. He thanks his team and a bunch of people back in Brazil, then says he’ll fight anyone who gets him close to the title picture.

Nasrat Haqparast has gone 10-5 in the UFC but just had a five fight winning streak snapped via vicious head kick KO to Quillan Salkilld. Haqparast is trying to avoid his first losing streak since 2022. Chris Padilla is on an eight fight unbeaten streak including being 4-0-1 in the UFC, most recently he did fight to a draw but he’s looking to keep his UFC success running with another win. This one closed as a -115 pick ’em.

Lightweight Bout: Nasrat Haqparast (18-6, 155.5 lbs.) vs. Chris Padilla (17-6-1, 156 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Haqparast is an inch taller while Padilla has two inches of reach advantage. They touch gloves to get toing, southpaw for Haqparast. Front kick from Padilla. Another front kick from Padilla, then an inside leg kick. Another inside leg kick from Padilla. Haqparast falls short with a few punches. Padilla with another body kick. Haqparast throws a couple more punches that get blocked. Padilla lands another inside leg kick. Haqparast keeps coming forward but he can’t quite find the target with his punches, Padilla’s higher guard is doing work. Calf kick from Padilla. Body kick from Padilla. Bit of a body kick from Haqparast. Padilla shows a one two. Haqparast lands a body kick. A few front kicks to the knee from Padilla. Haqparast misses punches pushing forward and Padilla misses an elbow. Front kick from Padilla. Elbow from Padilla, Haqparast responds with a left hand as that basically ends the round.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Padilla but could go either way

ROUND TWO: Both men show the lead hand as the round starts. A couple front kicks from Padilla land. Oblique kick from Padilla. Bit of a knee and right hand from Padilla. Another oblique kick from Padilla bothers Haqparast for a second. Haqparast misses a few punches. Left to the body from Haqparast then Padilla lands a left hook and front kick. Jumping knee from Haqparast mostly landed. Haqparast lands a left hand in close after avoiding a tomahawk elbow. Body kick from Haqparast. Bit of a left hook from Padilla. Padilla lands another oblique kick then a body kick. Front kick from Padilla. Padilla grabs a brief clinch and knees the body before Haqparast gets free. Both men land body kicks. Padilla lands a right hand, he’s moving forward now and Haqparast on the back foot is a very different fighter. Front kick and jab from Padilla. Both men land power hand punches. A few jabs from Padilla land. Haqparast falls a little short with a blitz. Left hand from Haqparast. Padilla lands a right hand. Haqparast lands a left uppercut. Bit of a counter right from Padilla to close the round.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Haqparast but another one that could go either way, 19-19 overall

ROUND THREE: Haqparast moves forward to start the round and lands a left to the body. Padilla lands a left hook. Some stance switching now from Padilla, still mostly orthodox, and he lands a calf kick. One two from Padilla. Padilla lands a right hand. Both men land punches in close. Bit of an uppercut from Padilla. A bit more pressure from Padilla this round, he lands a right hand. Knee form Padilla in close. Padilla lands a right hand to counter a body kick. Padilla lands a jab then an inside leg kick. Haqparast misses a left hand. Padilla with a counter right. Bit of a body kick from Padilla. Another body kick from Padilla. Haqparast swings but he’s getting blocked again. Oblique kick from Padilla. Haqparast misses another left hand, then Padilla floors him with a right hook. Padilla on top and lands elbows, he drops several but Haqparast fights upright still hurt. Padilla back on pressure and lands a hard elbow in the clinch and a knee. Haqparast looks for a takedown, Padilla defends and elbows him again. Right hand from Padilla, then another one. Padilla gets close and lands uppercuts then grabs a standing arm triangle choke. That’s tight but only 12 seconds left and he rag dolls Haqparast down but Haqparast hangs on until the round ends but he’s out cold and so loses as he’s unconscious as the ref waves things off.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Chris Padilla via Technical Submission, arm triangle choke, at 4:59 of Round 3

Heck of a closing 2 minutes from Padilla there, he doesn’t get an interview though.

The knockdown.

And the finish.

Shamil Gaziev has gone 3-3 in the UFC but he’s on a two fight losing streak and if he ever wants to make a run at heavyweight he needs to halt that skid now. Kennedy Nzechukwu has been very up and down in the UFC, since moving to heavyweight he’s gone 2-1-1 but his last two fights have been a loss and a draw. Nzechukwu really needs to find a win here if he wants to make a real move in the division. The odds slightly favor Gaziev at -125 while +105 on Nzechukwu might tempt a few bettors out there.

Heavyweight Bout: Shamil Gaziev (14-3, 261 lbs.) vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (14-6-1, 244 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Nzechukwu is an inch taller with four and a half inches of reach advantage, he’s also 20ish pounds lighter. Southpaw for Nzechukwu, and they touch gloves to get things going. Gaziev stalks forward early. Bit of a right hand from Gaziev. Nzechukwu is keeping his hands all the way down for some reason, and Gaziev ENDS him with a right hand along the fence.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Shamil Gaziev via KO, punch, at 1:20 of Round 1

The First Round Finish Club thanks Mr. Gaziev for his work. Mic time for Gaziev and the translator after the quick finish, he mentions he saw a lot of how he used to fight in how Nzechukwu was holding his hands and knows that means you can get hit. Asked about the future he wants to fight again this year and preferably in Qatar.

Jamall Emmers has gone 5-4 in the UFC but he’s on a two fight winning streak and a third consecutive win would indicate he’s finally finding his footing in the promotion. Lerryan Douglas is on a six fight winning streak including his UFC debut earlier this year, he’s looking to keep that momentum and prove he’s a rising force in the division. Douglas closed as a notable favorite at -390 to a +300 comeback for Emmers.

Featherweight Bout: Lerryan Douglas (14-5, 145.5 lbs.) vs. Jamall Emmers (22-8, 143.5 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Emmers is an inch taller with two inches of reach advantage. Douglas stalks forward and lands a calf kick. Both men block punches. Another calf kick from Douglas, that one was hard. Emmers lands a calf kick of his own. Another calf kick from Douglas. They split jabs. Douglas with another calf kick then a right hand. Jab from Douglas, he’s got Emmers backing up now. Bit of a one two from Emmers. Douglas keeps moving forward, blocks a few punches then lands a right to the body. Another calf kick from Douglas. Douglas lands a glancing right hand. Emmers avoids a left hook. Douglas lands another calf kick. Bit of a left hand from Douglas. They trade calf kicks again. Jab from Douglas. A right hand from Emmers drops Douglas and the ref jumps in as Douglas just covers up on the mat.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Jamall Emmers via TKO, punches, at 3:38 of Round 1

The First Round Finish Club thanks Mr. Emmers for his work. Mic time for Emmers, he wanted to bring Douglas into something and then says he’s tired of people disrespecting him. He talks us through the finish and says he’s still got a whole bag of tricks to show off in the future.

Anthony Wint is undefeated including winning his contract on the Contender Series just 11 days ago, he’s another former football player turned MMA fighter, and looks to break that usually cheap contract in with another win. Terrance Chatman won his last fight coming into his UFC debut, and he’ll be looking to spring a pretty serious upset here. Wint is the biggest favorite on the card at -1000 to Chatman’s +650.

Heavyweight Bout: Terrance Chatman (5-1, 266 lbs.) vs. Anthony Wint (7-0, 231 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Chatman is an inch and a half taller while Wint has an inch and a half of reach advantage, Wint is also 30 some odd pounds lighter. A bit of feinting from both men early. Wint lands a jab. Both men fall short with left hooks then Wint lands a calf kick. They trade lefts. Another calf kick from Wint then he tries a takedown but has to settle for a clinch on the fence. Wint keeps trying to hit a Polish throw, then switches to a single leg and gets Chatman down into half guard. Chatman starts fishing for a kimura grip, he gets it and tries to crank for a sweep but Wint moves to side control to release the attack. Chatman is still trying to attack the kimura. Wint hits the body a few times but he’s not really trying to get his arm out of danger. Chatman bails on the arm attack and Wint hits him a couple of times from half guard. Arm triangle attack from Wint, he passes all the way to the dangerous side and starts looking to crank it down. Chatman thinks about tapping, doesn’t, and then goes to sleep.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Anthony Wint via Technical Submission, arm triangle choke, at 4:29 of Round 1

The First Round Finish Club thanks Mr. Wint for his work. Mic time for Wint, he warns the division is in trouble now that he’s here then puts over God. He jokes he’ll be ready to fight next week in China then puts over his team. To close he warns that he’s going to keep getting better and he wants to get to the belt eventually.

Carli Judice has gone 3-1 in the UFC but she’s on a three fight winning streak and looks to earn a shot at some bigger names with a fourth win here. Jeisla Chaves is undefeated including a successful UFC debut back in June, she’s looking to remain perfect here and prove that she’s the prospect to watch out of these two. The odds quite like Judice at -575 to +425 for Chaves.

Women’s Flyweight Bout: Jeisla Chaves (7-0, 124.5 lbs.) vs. Carli Judice (6-2, 125.5 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Judice is an inch taller but the reach is identical. Southpaw for Judice and she pressures forward early. Chaves is willing to swing but she’s falling short with her offense so far. Bit of a left hand from Judice. Body kick from Chaves. Chaves misses a few punches but then blocks a head kick. Judice with a knee in close. Left to the body from Judice. A front kick from Judice folds up Chaves against the fence and she lands a few more punches to prompt the stoppage.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Carli Judice via TKO, front kick and punches, at 1:39 of Round 1

The First Round Finish Club thanks Ms. Judice for her work. Mic time for Judice, she calls all of this a dream and says the fight couldn’t have really gone better. She mentions staying linear as Chaves started swinging wide and using that. Asked about the future she wants to stay active and fight someone in the top 15.

MarQuel Mederos is on a 10 fight unbeaten streak including being 3-0-1 in the UFC, most recently he did fight to a draw with Chris Padilla but he’s looking for a more positive outcome here. Mason Jones is on a seven fight winning streak including being 3-0 since returning to the UFC last year, he’s looking to keep that streak going and possibly get a crack at some bigger names for his next fight. Jones closed at -325 while that +260 payout on Mederos has to look pretty tempting.

Lightweight Bout: Mason Jones (18-2 1 NC, 156 lbs.) vs. MarQuel Mederos (11-1-1, 156 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: These two are the same height while Jones has four and a half inches of reach advantage. Jab from Jones, Mederos responds with a calf kick. Some stance switching from Mederos as both men move around. Calf kick from Mederos. Jones lands a body kick. Right hand from Mederos then a calf kick. Bit of a jab from Jones, Mederos is quicker of the two so he’s trying to slow him down with methodical work. Both men land calf kicks. Hard calf kick from Mederos. One two from Jones. Jones pushes into a clinch and drives things to the fence. Mederos is able to push free fairly quickly. Both men land in close. Jones lands a left hand, he’s looking to up the pace and turn this into a brawl. Both men land knees in close and trade punches again. Foot sweep from Mederos but nothing comes of it. Mederos lands an uppercut then Jones lands a front kick. Another front kick from Jones. They clinch up again and Jones lands a knee before Mederos gets free. Spinning back kick form Jones. Mederos lands a right hand but Jones is trying to just wear him down. Both men land hooks in close. Hard calf kick from Jones drops Mederos, Jones gets on top and gets to the ride position. Both hooks in for Jones now, Mederos turns into him but Jones has a triangle choke position. Mederos is able to posture through the legs and settle into full guard. Not much time left in the round so they just kind of trade some strikes on the mat to close the round.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Jones but a close one

ROUND TWO: Inside calf kick from Jones to start the round. Mederos lands a left hook. Jones keeps pressing forward and looks to get his jab working again. Right hand from Jones. Mederos hits the body in close then lands a right hand. Left to the body from Jones then a leg kick. Jones with a jab. Knee from Mederos then Jones hits him in the head. Some stiff jabs from Jones are starting to land as he pressures Mederos back. Jones lands a right to the body but Mederos cracks him with an elbow in response. A couple of front kicks from Jones. Mederos ducks a right hand and clinches up briefly then both men land in close. Jones grabs a double collar tie and lands knees. Mederos with an elbow as they break that wobbles Jones. Both men swing in close, eventually Jones sags along the fence and that’ll get the ref to step in.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – MarQuel Mederos via TKO, elbow and punches, at 2:07 of Round 2

Mederos gets an interview, he expected a war then sends love to his brother who died last week and dedicates the win to him. He knew there were going to be openings when Jones jabbed because he doesn’t quite watch the same side as he should, then he plays with the crowd a bit. Asked about the future he wants Chris Duncan or Beneil Dariush, both reasonable call outs but Dariush should really be considering retirement at this point.

Reinier de Ridder has gone 4-2 in the UFC but the weight cut to middleweight was becoming too much of a drain so he’s bumping up to light heavyweight and trying to break his two fight losing streak. De Ridder had some hype during his initial blitz through the ranks last year but now really needs to get back on the right side of things in his new weight class. Roman Dolidze is also on a two fight losing streak, he’s hoping a return to light heavyweight will breathe some life back into his career as he looked pretty listless his last couple of fights. The odds like de Ridder at -380 to +300 for Dolidze.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Reinier de Ridder (21-4, 205 lbs.) vs. Roman Dolidze (15-5, 206 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: De Ridder has two inches of height and reach advantage. Southpaw for de Ridder. De Ridder shows some left side attacks, front kicks mostly and a bit of a left hand. Jab from de Ridder. Dolidze ties up and pulls half guard looking for a leg attack. De Ridder defends then lands a few punches as Dolidze tries to roll for the leg again. A few short punches from de Ridder land as he blocks a kneebar attack. Dolidze keeps going for the leg but he’s getting punched in the head along the way and he’s really not finding the right angles and grips. De Ridder settles into half guard and drops a few elbows to the head. Lefts from de Ridder, Dolidze is just covering up now and seems done now that his leg attacks haven’t worked. De Ridder keeps landing punches, they’re not hard but Dolidze isn’t doing anything to really improve. Dolidze tries to rolls, at least that was something, but de Ridder keeps top position. De Ridder passes to side control, then full mount like it was nothing. Dolidze gives up the back, de Ridder unloads with punches until the ref steps in.

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Reinier de Ridder via TKO, punches, at 4:01 of Round 1

The First Round Finish Club thanks Mr. de Ridder for his work. Mic time for de Ridder, he’s emotional and mentions losing two fights is like the end of the world and he’s been away from his family for 8 weeks and really needs to go hold his child again. He wasn’t surprised that Dolidze pulled guard and was well prepared, then he plays with the crowd. Asked about the future he warns that anyone at light heavyweight can get it now.

Serghei Spivac has been with the UFC since 2019, he’s 2-3 in his last five fights but is coming off of a win and now looks for his first winning streak since 2023. Vitor Petrino has gone 3-0 since moving up to heavyweight and now looks to move into the rankings with a fourth win, this time against a ranked opponent. Pretty close one here, -150 on Petrino to +125 for Spivac.

Heavyweight Bout: Vitor Petrino (14-2, 246 lbs.) vs. #6 Serghei Spivac (18-6, 257 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Spivac is an inch taller with half an inch of reach advantage. Spivac meanders his way forward to start. Calf kick from Petrino. Another calf kick from Petrino. Both men fall a little short with punches. Inside calf kick to a jab from Petrino, there’s some blood coming from the nose of Spivac. Spivac pushes forward and mostly lands a right hand. Jab from Spivac stuns Petrino for a second. Body kick from Petrino. Another calf kick from Petrino. Petrino throws a few more body kicks then lands a left to the body. Jab from Petrino. Spivac lands a jab of his own but he’s falling behind in terms of overall output. Bit of a calf kick from Petrino. They both miss punches in close then Petrino lands a calf kick. Petrino lands another calf kick. A few jabs go back and forth, Spivac has a kick blocked and that basically ends the round.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Petrino

ROUND TWO: Petrino shoots pretty early but Spivac defends, Petrino with about a third effort finally gets Spivac down into full guard. Some body to head punches from Petrino. Spivac is just holding on looking to stall and control posture. Petrino scoots things to the fence and looks to keep things compact. A few punches and elbows from Petrino land. Some more punches from Petrino, nothing serious but he’s staying busy enough to keep the ref out of things. Elbow from Petrino, that was pretty solid. Petrino passes to full mount, that was pretty slick. Petrino lands some punches but he’s more focused on position than finishing attacks yet. Some punches from Petrino, Spivac looks to give up the back then slips out the back door and gets to the back of Petrino in a ride position as the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Petrino as I think Spivac avoided the 10-8 at the end, 20-18 Petrino overall

ROUND THREE: Calf kick from Petrino. Spivac swings back but doesn’t quite land. Both men with jabs. Calf kick from Petrino. They both miss rights. Petrino lands another calf kick. Spivac lands a couple of right hands, Petrino then shoots a double leg that hits the fence. Petrino rides things down and gets to the ride position. A few punches from Petrino land as he keeps the ride going. Spivac can’t get free and Petrino keeps mat returning him when he gets a bit vertical. Eventually Spivac gets up into a clinch and they break with 2 minutes left. Leg kick from Petrino. Another calf kick from Petrino. Spivac lands a jab. Petrino pokes out a few jabs while staying mobile. They split jabs, 45 seconds left. Another calf kick from Petrino. Spivac misses a high kick. Both men swing a bit but don’t quite land as the clock runs down.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Petrino, 30-27 Petrino overall

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Vitor Petrino via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

They give Petrino and the translator an interview as the crowd boos, he tries to suck up to the crowd who reject him then he puts over Spivac as a tough opponent who’s hard to find openings against.

Anthony Hernandez just had an eight fight winning streak broken when he was stopped by Sean Strickland back in February, that loss has aged pretty well but he needs to avoid his first losing streak here to prove he’s still a viable player in the title picture. Gregory Rodrigues has gone 10-3 in the UFC, he’s on a three fight winning streak and is 6-1 in his last seven fights. The problem for Rodrigues is that the loss during that stretch was to Jared Cannonier, he’s now getting another shot at moving to the title picture but a second loss to this level of competition would put a serious ceiling on his career aspirations. The odds like Hernandez at -220 while +180 on Rodrigues might tempt a few bettors out there.

Middleweight Bout: #6 Anthony Hernandez (15-3 1 NC, 186 lbs.) vs. #11 Gregory Rodrigues (19-6, 185 lbs.)

ROUND ONE: Rodrigues is three inches taller but the reach is identical. Hernandez immediately pushes into a clinch and things hit the fence. Knees from Rodrigues then an elbow. Hernandez keeps looking to level change but Rodrigues is forcing to be upright. They jockey for position for a bit, Hernandez drops for a single leg but Rodrigues defends. Bit of an elbow from Hernandez. Rodrigues knees the body then pulls free. Body jab from Rodrigues. Hernandez keeps pressuring forward, he tries another takedown but that hits the fence. Some elbows to the shoulders from Rodrigues as he defends and Hernandez settles for a clinch. Bit of a knee from Rodrigues then he spins free. Rodrigues lands a jab. Both men show jabs, Hernandez shoots but settles for another clinch, then Rodrigues cracks him with a right hand as he pulls free. One two from Rodrigues. Rodrigues lands a combination, Hernandez then lands a right hand. Hernandez with a right then he pushes into another clinch. Bit of an elbow from Hernandez as they break. Both men land rights. Rodrigues lands a body jab then an uppercut as Hernandez pushes into yet another clinch. They trade in the clinch then break just before the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Rodrigues

ROUND TWO: Hernandez gets back on pressure and lands a right hand. Rodrigues lands a combination. Bit of a right to the body from Rodrigues. Hernandez pushes into another clinch on the fence. They trade elbows then break. Calf kick from Rodrigues, then another one. Rodrigues jabs the body and avoids the counters. Another calf kick and body jab from Rodrigues, then another calf kick. Hernandez into another clinch on the fence. They break without incident. More calf kicks from Rodrigues then a front kick. Rodrigues with a body jab then a calf kick that drops Hernandez, a knee to the body from Rodrigues lands. Hernandez is up but gets calf kicked back down. More punches from Rodrigues, he’s got Hernandez hurt along the fence now as Hernandez stands. Another calf kick from Rodrigues then a right to the body. Another calf kick drops Hernandez again, Rodrigues gets on top and moves to full mount. Rodrigues looks to move around, Hernandez gets half guard but Rodrigues stays light on top and lands a few elbows. Hernandez wrestles up on a single leg, Rodrigues defends against the fence though and we’re back in a clinch. A close calf kick from Rodrigues almost drops Hernandez again. Knees from Rodrigues, Hernandez is trying to circle but he’s had to go southpaw to try and save his left leg. Both men land punches in close, we’ve got a brawl then Hernandez finally completes a double leg just as the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Rodrigues, 20-18 Rodrigues overall

ROUND THREE: They touch gloves and Hernandez is still southpaw. Quick takedown from Hernandez against the fence and he moves to the ride. Rodrigues looks to start wall walking but Hernandez is landing some punches. Rodrigues gets upright, Hernandez tries a single leg but Rodrigues defends and lands elbows to the head before spinning free. Hernandez moves forward again, Rodrigues defends a takedown and we’ve got another clinch. Elbow from Hernandez. They trade in the pocket then separate. Hernandez grabs another clinch on the fence. Uppercut from Rodrigues as they break. Body kick from Rodrigues. Hernandez bulls into yet another clinch. Rodrigues stays upright along the fence. Bit of an elbow from Hernandez. They trade in close then break again. Hernandez back to the clinch but still can’t find a takedown. They trade in close then break. Front kick from Rodrigues. Another front kick from Rodrigues lands. Hernandez clinches again as the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Hernandez, 29-28 Rodrigues overall

ROUND FOUR: They touch gloves again. Left hook from Rodrigues lands. Rodrigues moves forward a bit more this round and lands a right hand. Calf kick from Rodrigues then a knee and a body kick. Another calf kick from Rodrigues then a couple of body blows. Hernandez avoids a knee but he’s had to go southpaw again. They trade in the pocket again. Rodrigues lands a body kick then a right to the body. Hernandez is getting backed up now and gets wobbled by a right hand. They trade rights, then Rodrigues avoids a takedown. Right hand and calf kicks from Rodrigues, then a right to the body. A few jabs go back and forth. Uppercut from Rodrigues. Hernandez lands a left hand but he’s not as good punching from southpaw. Another body kick from Rodrigues then a right hand staggers Hernandez. Left hooks from Rodrigues land then another right hand. Hernandez looks to swing back but he’s in trouble. Rodrigues lands another calf kick. Left to the body then a right hand from Rodrigues. They trade jabs. A hard calf kick from Rodrigues, he’s kicking at that left leg even when Hernandez is southpaw now. Pretty solid right hand from Rodrigues, then Hernandez pushes into a clinch on the fence. Elbow from Hernandez then he tries another takedown but can’t finish it. Rodrigues whizzers through a takedown and they remain clinched up. Hernandez finally finishes a takedown just before the round ends.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Rodrigues, 39-37 Rodrigues overall

ROUND FIVE: They touch gloves again. Hernandez tries a takedown, Rodrigues defends and they hit the fence. They jockey for position then break with some punches. Calf kick from Rodrigues. Right hand from Rodrigues then a right to the body. Another right to the body from Rodrigues. Hernandez tries to just push forward but eats a calf kick. They trade punches then Hernandez pushes for a clinch again. They trade a bit in the clinch. Some small uppercuts go back and forth then they trade punches and break. Both men land punches at range then Rodrigues lands a knee to the body. Another knee from Rodrigues lands. Hernandez pushes for a clinch in space this time but can’t keep it. Rodrigues lands a couple of rights. Both men are very fatigued, can’t blame them, as they get close and trade again. Hernandez has heart for days but he’s trying to just gut his way through bad spots. Hernandez pushes to a clinch on the fence. Elbow from Rodrigues on the break. Rodrigues drops Hernandez with a calf kick and gets on top with a little over a minute left. Some strikes on the mat go back and forth. Full guard for Hernandez but that’s not going to help him, he needs a finish. Things scoot to the fence, Rodrigues passes to half guard then spins to the ride. Back take from Rodrigues, Hernandez turns into him but Rodrigues tries the Scottish Twister counter as time expires.

SCORECARD: 10-9 Rodrigues, 49-46 Rodrigues overall

OFFICIAL RESULT: †WINNER – Gregory Rodrigues via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47 x2)

Not sure which was the other round Hernandez might have taken but I’m not going to lose too much sleep over it. Mic time for Rodrigues, he thanks God first and puts over Hernandez for the great fight. He is happy to shut up the haters who doubted his cardio as he just went five rounds with a machine. Asked about the future he wants Dricus du Plessis next, he’s been calling for that fight for a while and while it’s unlikely it’s not unfair now.

Hernandez gets mic time too, he puts over Rodrigues then plays with the crowd and promises to get back to work as soon as possible.

Well on that note UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues comes to a close. We’ll be unpacking all the fallout from this card on the 411 Ground and Pound MMA Podcast tomorrow over on the 411mania YouTube channel so check that out if you’re interest. That upcoming episode will also look ahead to next week when the UFC heads back to Shanghai. I’ll be back here at the early start time of 3am EST next Saturday morning and I hope you’ll be back here as well. Thank you all for reading, live or after the fact either way is good. Until next time thank you again, stay safe out there and keep checking 411mania for all of your pop culture needs.

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