Alright, fight fans, the moment of truth before Saturday’s UFC Sacramento card just wrapped up. All 26 fighters stepped on the scales in Sacramento, California today, and the big news for the main event is that middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez hit the 186-pound limit. He’s ready to go, and believe me, after his eight-fight win streak got snapped by Sean Strickland, this fight against Gregory Rodrigues is absolutely massive.
Hernandez Ready to Rebound After Weighing In At 186
Hernandez coming in right at the 186-pound limit for this non-title middleweight clash tells you he’s locked in. This guy is tied for the No. 5 spot in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, which is no joke. But let’s be real, his last outing saw that incredible eight-fight win streak get snapped. That’s gotta sting, right? He’s facing Gregory Rodrigues, who also made weight at 185 pounds. Rodrigues is sitting right on the edge of the rankings at No. 15. For Hernandez, this isn’t just another fight. This is about showing the world he’s still a top-tier contender, that snapping that streak was just a blip, not the start of a slide. You know the pressure is on when you’re looking to solidify your spot and climb back towards the very top.
Heavyweights Set To Collide In The Co-Main
And if the main event wasn’t enough to get you hyped, the co-main event features some serious heavyweight action. Top-10 heavyweight Serghei Spivac clocked in at a solid 257 pounds, well under the 266-pound limit for his fight. He’s set to face Vitor Petrino, who also made weight at 246 pounds. These heavyweights always bring the thunder, and with Spivac being a top-10 guy, you know this one is gonna be explosive. It’s a chance for Petrino to make a statement and for Spivac to hold his ground in those elite rankings.
The Rest of the Card Is Officially Ready to Go
It wasn’t just the headliners making weight, either. All 26 fighters hit their marks across both the main and preliminary cards today. Reinier de Ridder came in at 205 pounds, with Roman Dolidze at 206 for their light heavyweight scrap. MarQuel Mederos and Mason Jones both hit 156 pounds for their lightweight bout. Carli Judice (125.5) and Jeisla Chaves (124.5) are ready to go, as are Terrance Chatman (266) and Anthony Wint (231) in another heavyweight contest. On the preliminary side, Jamall Emmers (143.5) and Lerryan Douglas (145.5) made featherweight. Kennedy Nzechukwu (244) and Shamil Gaziev (261) are set for their heavyweight bout, and Chris Padilla (156) vs. Nasrat Haqparast (155.5) are good to go at lightweight. Even Marcio Barbosa (145.5) and Ryan Kuse (144.5), Gauge Young (155.5) and Stan Dorsainvil (155.5), Wes Schultz (186) and Jackson McVey (185), and Shanelle Dyer (116) and Elise Reed (115) all hit their targets. Every single fighter on the bill is officially cleared to compete, showing that dedication and discipline from top to bottom.
So, get ready, fight fans! Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues are locked in, physically and mentally. Hernandez needs to make a statement, and Rodrigues wants to climb. Then you’ve got Spivac and Petrino bringing the heavy artillery. Official weigh-ins kicked off at 12 p.m. ET, and the ceremonial weigh-ins followed at 6 p.m. ET. You can catch the preliminary card starting at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+, with the main card kicking off right after at 8 p.m. ET. Saturday night is going to deliver in Sacramento. Don’t miss it, because every single one of these fighters has something to prove.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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