By Gabriel F. Cordero
In what was the best fight of the night, Brazilian Gregory Rodrigues and American Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez faced off in the main event Saturday night at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Rodrigues displayed greater strength, consistency, and aggression to secure a unanimous decision victory with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 48-47. As a result of their exciting and outstanding fight, both Hernandez and Rodrigues received bonuses.
Rodrigues attacked Hernandez from the opening bell with heavy body shots and targeted his legs, while Hernandez responded with several significant strikes and continued fighting until the final round.
Brazilian Vitor Petrino surprised everyone by winning a unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27, against Ukrainian Serghei Spivac in the co-main event. Spivac tried to fight smarter without taking too many risks, managing to technically dominate Petrino. This was Petrino’s 10th fight in the UFC.
Dutchman Reinier de Ridder defeated Georgian Roman Dolidze by technical knockout at 4:01 of the first round after an impressive performance in his UFC debut in the light heavyweight division. Dolidze initially attempted leg locks, but de Ridder responded with powerful strikes, ultimately taking him down and knocking him out.
American MarQuel Mederos defeated Welshman Mason Jones by technical knockout at 2:07 of the second round in the lightweight division. Jones appeared to be dominating at times, but Mederos landed precise blows that staggered him. Jones appeared overwhelmed, prompting referee Jason Herzog to intervene and prevent him from suffering further punishment.
American Carli Judice defeated Brazilian Jeisla Chaves by technical knockout at 1:39 of the first round after dominating her with powerful body kicks.
American and NFL player Anthony Wint defeated fellow countryman Terrance Chatman in his UFC debut by armbar submission at 4:29 of the first round.
