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UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

Aug 22, 2026Golden 1 Center, Sacramento

Main Card

Middleweightscheduled

Anthony Hernandez

15-3

vs

Gregory Rodrigues

19-6

DarkHorse Pick

Anthony Hernandez to win · Submission · Round 4

62% conf.

Anthony Hernandez holds a superior win rate (83.3% vs 76.0%) and has demonstrated elite grappling credentials at the middleweight level. Gregory Rodrigues brings more experience with 25 total fights but has absorbed six losses, suggesting vulnerability against high-level grapplers. In a 5-round non-title fight, Hernandez's cardio and submission threat should accumulate over championship distance, likely forcing a late finish as Rodrigues tires.

MarketAnthony Hernandez -180 · Gregory Rodrigues +145
Heavyweightscheduled

Serghei Spivac

18-6

vs

Vitor Petrino

14-2

DarkHorse Pick

Serghei Spivac to win · Decision

62% conf.

Serghei Spivac brings significantly more experience at the heavyweight level with 24 professional fights compared to Petrino's 16. Spivac is a proven UFC heavyweight with a well-rounded grappling base and submission threat, while Petrino is moving up from light heavyweight with less proven durability against elite heavyweight power. Without market odds to calibrate against, the record disparity and Spivac's established heavyweight credentials suggest he controls the fight through wrestling and positional dominance over three rounds. Petrino's athleticism keeps this competitive enough to warrant moderate rather than high confidence.

MarketSerghei Spivac +142 · Vitor Petrino -170
Light Heavyweightscheduled

Reinier de Ridder

21-4

vs

Roman Dolidze

15-5

DarkHorse Pick

Roman Dolidze to win · Submission · Round 2

62% conf.

Reinier de Ridder holds a superior record at 21-4 compared to Dolidze's 15-5, with de Ridder being a highly credentialed grappler known for his submission game. While Dolidze is a dangerous striker with power, de Ridder's elite ground skills and ability to find finishes give him the edge in a three-round light heavyweight bout. Without market odds to anchor against, the record differential and de Ridder's grappling pedigree suggest he can secure a submission finish, though Dolidze's striking threat keeps confidence moderate.

MarketReinier de Ridder -375 · Roman Dolidze +300
Lightweightscheduled

MarQuel Mederos

11-1-1

vs

Mason Jones

18-2

W Strawweightscheduled

Carli Judice

6-2

vs

Jeisla Chaves

8-0

DarkHorse Pick

Jeisla Chaves to win · Decision

68% conf.

Jeisla Chaves enters undefeated at 8-0-0 versus Carli Judice's 6-2-0 record, representing a meaningful experience and momentum edge at women's strawweight. Without market odds to anchor expectations, the unblemished record suggests Chaves has been the more dominant fighter against her level of competition. Both records indicate fighters capable of going the distance, making a decision the most probable outcome over three rounds. The undefeated status warrants moderate-high confidence, though Judice's six wins show she is a legitimate threat.

MarketCarli Judice -525 · Jeisla Chaves +380
Heavyweightscheduled

Kennedy Nzechukwu

14-6-1

vs

Shamil Gaziev

14-3

DarkHorse Pick

Shamil Gaziev to win · KO/TKO · Round 2

62% conf.

Gaziev holds a superior record at 14-3 compared to Nzechukwu's 14-6-1, suggesting more consistent performance against comparable competition. In the heavyweight division, finishing power is paramount, and Gaziev's cleaner record implies better offensive execution and defensive discipline. Without market odds to anchor expectations, the record differential becomes the primary signal. I project Gaziev's power and precision to break through in the second round, though Nzechukwu's experience keeps this from being a high-confidence pick.

MarketKennedy Nzechukwu -145 · Shamil Gaziev +120
Middleweightscheduled

Wes Schultz

9-3

vs

Jackson McVey

7-2

DarkHorse Pick

Wes Schultz to win · Decision

58% conf.

Wes Schultz holds a more experienced record at 9-3-0 versus Jackson McVey's 7-2-0, suggesting he has faced stiffer competition and navigated more adversity at this level. Without market odds to provide additional signal, the record differential favors the red corner but not overwhelmingly. Both fighters have demonstrated ability to win decisions given their records, making a full three-round contest the most likely outcome. Confidence remains modest given the lack of style information and the competitive nature suggested by both records.

MarketWes Schultz -185 · Jackson McVey +150
Lightweightscheduled

Chris Padilla

17-6-1

vs

Nasrat Haqparast

18-6

Lightweightscheduled

Gauge Young

11-3

vs

Stan Dorsainvil

5-0

Featherweightscheduled

Jamall Emmers

22-8

vs

Lerryan Douglas

14-5

W Strawweightscheduled

Shanelle Dyer

7-1

vs

Elise Reed

8-5

DarkHorse Pick

Shanelle Dyer to win · Decision

62% conf.

Shanelle Dyer holds a superior 7-1 record compared to Elise Reed's 8-5, indicating Dyer has been more consistent against her competition despite fewer total fights. Reed's five losses suggest vulnerability at this level, while Dyer has only one defeat on her ledger. Without market odds to calibrate against and no specific style information provided, the record differential favors Dyer but not overwhelmingly. I project Dyer to control enough rounds over three frames to secure a decision victory.

MarketShanelle Dyer -600 · Elise Reed +425
Featherweightscheduled

Marcio Barbosa

18-2

vs

Ryan Kuse

1-1

Lightweightscheduled

Kody Steele

8-1

vs

Gauge Young

11-3

DarkHorse Pick

Gauge Young to win · Decision

58% conf.

Gauge Young holds a more extensive professional record at 11-3-0 versus Kody Steele's 8-1-0, indicating greater experience at this level despite Steele's impressive win rate. Without market odds to calibrate against, the record differential suggests Young has been tested more thoroughly against proven competition. In a three-round lightweight bout with no clear stylistic information favoring either side, the more experienced fighter with a solid record has the edge. This projects as a competitive decision rather than a finish given both fighters' ability to reach this stage of their careers.

Heavyweightscheduled

Terrance Chatman

0-0

vs

Anthony Wint

7-0