How to watch UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues

The event features 13 fights, including a heavyweight co-main event between Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino.

Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues headlines Sacramento card

Anthony Hernandez enters the main event as the No. 6-ranked middleweight, looking to strengthen his position near the top of the division. His opponent, Gregory Rodrigues, sits at No. 11 and carries momentum into the biggest fight of his UFC career. The five-round headliner could have major implications for the middleweight rankings.

The co-main event sees heavyweight contenders Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino square off, while former ONE Championship two-division titleholder Reinier de Ridder continues his UFC run against Roman Dolidze at light heavyweight.

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UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues full fight card

Main Card

• Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues – Middleweight
• Serghei Spivac vs Vitor Petrino – Heavyweight
• Reinier de Ridder vs Roman Dolidze – Light Heavyweight
• MarQuel Mederos vs Mason Jones – Lightweight
• Carli Judice vs Jeisla Chaves – Women’s Flyweight
• Anthony Wint vs Terrance Chatman – Heavyweight

Prelims

• Jamall Emmers vs Lerryan Douglas – Featherweight
• Shamil Gaziev vs Kennedy Nzechukwu – Heavyweight
• Nasrat Haqparast vs Chris Padilla – Lightweight
• Marcio Barbosa vs Ryan Kuse – Featherweight
• Gauge Young vs Stanley Dorsainvil – Lightweight
• Jackson McVey vs Wes Schultz – Middleweight
• Shanelle Dyer vs Elise Reed – Women’s Strawweight

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However, former two-division champion and longtime rival Daniel Cormier does not believe Jones should automatically be considered the GOAT. During a recent interview, Cormier argued that numerous legendary fighters made mistakes and suffered defeats throughout their careers, unlike Khabib Nurmagomedov.

According to DC, Nurmagomedov completed all 29 professional fights without making the costly errors that ultimately defined other fighters. Cormier’s comments referenced Jones’ infamous 2009 disqualification against Matt Hamill, where an illegal downward elbow resulted in his only defeat.

Jones quickly responded afterward, defending his accomplishments and emphasizing the achievements that have made him one of MMA’s greatest legends. “I started in the UFC so early that I didn’t even know what the rules were. The night I fought Matt was the first night I had ever even heard the term “12-to-6.” Literally, my entire career has been in the main event, fighting for a world title,” wrote Jon Jones via Instagram.

In 2024, the UFC legalized 12-to-6 elbows, prompting Jon Jones to campaign for his infamous disqualification to be overturned. Although Jones wanted the defeat removed, officials did not change the result, leaving his record officially marked with one career loss.

Despite this setback, Jones has continued to present himself as one of MMA’s greatest fighters, while supporters point to his championship success and longevity. When Khabib Nurmagomedov became UFC’s pound-for-pound king during retirement, Jones contested the decision, while critics cite his controversies and drug-test history.

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Jon Jones’ long-standing rivalry with Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have shared one of the most heated rivalries in UFC history, facing each other twice. Jones won both encounters, although their second fight was later overturned to a no contest following his positive PED test.

Despite their history, Cormier and Jones have occasionally shown mutual respect, while still trading jabs whenever opportunities arise publicly. Following Cormier’s latest controversial comments about Jones’ legacy, the former champion quickly responded, making his perspective and frustration clear.

“My brother, Daniel Cormier, your jealousy runs so deep in your blood. I honestly pray that the good Lord heals you from your envy and that, one day, you won’t feel the need to do interviews like this. Until then, it’s flattering to see the passion you have when it comes to me,” Jon Jones continued.

Jones was expected to make his UFC return at the Freedom 250 event, but UFC CEO Dana White showed no interest. Now fans are excited about when the veteran will finally make his much-anticipated return.

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Makhachev ultimately secured another unanimous decision victory, extending his remarkable winning streak while strengthening his position among UFC’s greatest. With this latest triumph, Makhachev surpassed Anderson Silva’s legendary 16-fight winning streak and immediately set his sights on reaching twenty.

However, former BMF champion Max Holloway recently criticized Makhachev for holding two championships without defending his lightweight belt anymore. Makhachev responded to Holloway’s criticism, claiming that both championship belts are heavy, something he believes Holloway would never understand.

Holloway then fired back, suggesting that Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz may have actually made the comment through Makhachev’s social media. “I kind of know how heavy these can be. These are heavy, bro. Don’t tell me I don’t know what they feel like. Don’t ever come for my throat, bro, especially when you’re hiding behind another man’s Instagram,” said Max Holloway via Kick.

Ali Abdelaziz is infamous for helping fighters with social media comments, especially those who aren’t particularly comfortable communicating in English. Apart from Makhachev, former heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev has also faced accusations of receiving Abdelaziz’s assistance with online comments.

Meanwhile, Holloway recently defeated Conor McGregor after the Irishman suffered a serious leg injury, securing another important victory last month. Before that victory, the Hawaiian lost his BMF championship and now remains determined to capture UFC lightweight gold next.

Currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division, Holloway is eager to secure another title opportunity and finally claim his second UFC championship. Holloway previously defeated current champion Justin Gaethje and remains interested in running back their rivalry while chasing the lightweight championship.

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UFC veteran Joe Rogan believes Islam Makhachev should move down

Before moving up, Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title four times, establishing himself among the division’s most dominant champions ever. He finished several elite opponents, knocking out Alexander Volkanovski while submitting former champion Charles Oliveira during his lightweight reign.

However, many fans and experts believe Makhachev may struggle to replicate those spectacular finishes against larger welterweight opponents. Following UFC 330, Joe Rogan shared his perspective on whether Makhachev can continue dominating at welterweight like lightweight.

“Look at what he did to Dustin Poirier, look at what he did to Charles Oliveira. Just crushes them. This is the difference between him at 155 and him at 170. I understand what he wants to do, but if I was in his corner I’d be like ‘maybe [we should move back down],” said Joe Rogan via UFC.

However, according to mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev is comfortable at the lightweight division and has no plans of going down. It would be interesting to see whether Makhachev can get dominant finishes in his upcoming title defenses.

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Throughout the fight week Garry was confident and did manage to give Makhachev a competitive bout. However, it wasn’t enough and Dagestani won the fight via unanimous decision.

With the win, Makhachev beat former UFC welterweight champion Anderson Silva‘s incredible 16-fight win streak. With the win, Makhachev has now come closer to becoming one of greatest to ever step inside the UFC Octagon.

Makhachev rose to fame after his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to retire from professional fighting. As expected Makhachev was always compared to the ‘Eagle’ and over the time he has managed to achieve more.

Islam Makhachev has succeeded Khabib Nurmagomedov’s achievements

Khabib Nurmagomedov is regarded as one of the most dominant fighters in the history of UFC with an unbeaten record. The fighter won the lightweight title back in 2018 and then went on to defend it thrice before retirement.

The fighter left the sport in his prime following his late father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov‘s death. UFC CEO Dana White tried his best and was ready to give Nurmagomedov huge money for returning back to the promotion.

However, that never happened and many experts use Nurmagomedov’s premature exit against him in the legacy debate. In comparison to that, Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight belt four times then moved up to the welterweight division.

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Islam Makhachev’s welterweight rise marks a milestone Khabib Nurmagomedov never reached

In a competitive promotion like UFC, moving up divisions and winning a championship represents one of the sport’s greatest achievements. Last year, Islam Makhachev accomplished that feat by defeating Jack Della Maddalena and capturing the welterweight championship in impressive fashion.

At UFC 330, Makhachev successfully defended his title against Ian Garry, further strengthening his growing legacy across multiple weight classes. By accomplishing what Khabib Nurmagomedov never did, Makhachev has sparked debates among fans and experts about their legacies and overall career.

Many now believe Makhachev has surpassed his legendary mentor, especially after establishing himself as an elite champion in another division. Experts have also praised Makhachev as a more complete fighter, particularly highlighting his improved striking alongside his world-class grappling abilities.

However, comparisons between the two remain subjective, with Nurmagomedov’s dominance at lightweight continuing to define one of MMA’s greatest careers. Ultimately, it will be fascinating to see how much Makhachev achieves before retirement and whether his accomplishments eclipse Nurmagomedov.

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Garry entered the contest confidently, believing his skills, reach, and movement could finally end Makhachev’s remarkable undefeated winning streak. The Irishman delivered a strong performance, defending effectively against takedowns while showcasing determination throughout the fiercely contested championship fight.

However, despite facing size disadvantages, Makhachev ultimately dominated key exchanges and landed several strikes that troubled Garry throughout the bout. Following his historic victory, Makhachev praised Garry’s toughness and resilience, admitting that he was unable to finish the talented contender.

However, the champion was certainly not happy with Garry’s over friendly approach in the fight. “Bro I don’t understand. This is a fight, we don’t have to hug each other every round. We’re going to war. I respect all my opponents, but Ian respects too much. It’s not something you have to play. This is fight, this is not game,” said Islam Makhachev via UFC post-flight presser.

UFC CEO Dana White also said something similar and criticised Ian Garry for not having the killer Instincts to win. However, on the other hand Garry was pleasant with his performance and is ready to bounce back again soon.

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Islam Makhachev talks about his next title fight

After beating Ian Garry, Islam Makhachev is now being targeted by other top welterweight contenders for his next outing. Names such as Michael Morales, Carlos Prates are ready to challenge the Dagestani next.

Following the win, Makhachev was asked about his preferred opponent and the pound-for-pound king gave his opinion. “Shavkat is not fighting, Prates still fighting, still active. Morales also is good but I don’t remember last time he fight. If you ask who is more deserving, I think Carlos Prates,” said Islam Makhachev via UFC.

Makhachev has also mentioned that he wants to fight before Ramadan and will be back by the end of 2026. It will be interesting to see who will be the next in line to challenge for the welterweight title.

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It will be Makhachev’s first title defense since winning the belt last year by beating former champion Jack Della Maddalena. For Ian Garry it’s an opportunity to pull an upset and bring the UFC belt back to Ireland since Conor McGregor.

Garry has repeatedly framed the matchup as a sequel to the iconic Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Conor McGregor rivalry from 2018. Now, McGregor has joined the conversation, offering his prediction for the highly anticipated UFC 330 welterweight title clash.

“Let’s go Garry. He has the tools, he’s long, he’s gonna stay safe. Makhachev still has things to prove in that welterweight division. How do I see it? Right high kick across the crown of the head, and a victory for the Irish Brazilian,” said Conor McGregor via Instagram.

In order to fight Makhachev, Garry has been improving his wrestling and was seen training in Brazil and as well as in Georgia. The fighter has respected Makhachev’s skillset but is confident about getting his hand raised this Saturday.

On the other hand, the Dagestani champion is currently on an impressive 16 fight win streak and plans to continue that. Makhachev is motivated to beat Anderson Silva’s record and write his name as one of the best of all time.

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Islam Makhachev talks about potential boxing match with Conor McGregor

The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Team Khabib has been going on for a long time. Since the infamous brawl in 2018, both the parties rarely miss any opportunity to troll each other.

Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement, Islam Makhachev has taken the mantle and continued the dominance. McGregor recently made his comeback however, got injured in the first round.

In a recent interview, Makhachev talked about him eyeing for a potential boxing bout with McGregor. “I was at a boxing event with Turki Alalshikh, and he asked me if I’d box Conor McGregor. I said I was down, and he called Conor. We couldn’t really talk because he started some… body language. (laughs),” said Islam Makhachev via UFC Eurasia.

Following the injury, fans were concerned about McGregor further comeback to professional fighting. However, the ‘Mystic Mac’ has mentioned that the surgery has went well and fans will see him again next year.

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Garry believes their showdown could become Ireland versus Dagestan 2, continuing the rivalry started between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. Throughout their buildup, Garry has consistently attempted to provoke Makhachev, creating additional tension surrounding an already highly anticipated championship contest.

However, Makhachev appears unfazed by Garry’s trash talk and remains focused on proving his superiority inside the Octagon this Saturday. ‘He acts like he’s a bad guy, tries to do too much interviews. The crowd is gonna be on my side because nobody likes my opponent. We will make him humble,” said Islam Makhachev via UFC.

Garry has mentioned that the hate he receives on social media is manufactured rather than authentic and driven by narratives manufactured online. He also believes his recent opponents have been significantly tougher than the competition Makhachev has faced throughout his recent run.

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Top welterweight predicts Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev has remained undefeated in his last 16 fights, equaling Anderson Silva’s record while establishing himself among UFC’s greatest champions. Heading into the fight, Makhachev aims to surpass Silva’s record and maintain his dominant form. As expected, several professional fighters have closely followed the highly anticipated matchup, offering their predictions.

Top welterweight contender Carlos Prates has also shared his prediction, surprisingly siding with Ian Garry despite previously fighting and losing against him. “UFC 330. Ian Garry is gonna beat Makhachev by decision. I don’t know if it’s a unanimous or split decision,” said Carlos Prates via UFC.

Carlos Prates is currently ranked #1 in the welterweight rankings and is expected to fight for the title next. Makhachev has already talked about finishing Garry and then taking care of Prates in his next outing.

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Following the setback, Topuria has been seen returning to training, creating excitement among fans eager to see his next challenge. The Georgian-Spanish star remains one of MMA’s names, and speculation surrounding his next opponent continues to generate plenty of attention.

Recently, Team Khabib manager Ali Abdelaziz discussed a potential blockbuster matchup between Usman Nurmagomedov and Topuria inside the UFC. Usman recently completed his last PFL bout and has been linked with a move to the UFC in the coming months.

According to Abdelaziz, Usman would dominate Topuria if the highly anticipated matchup eventually happens inside the UFC after Usman’s arrival. However, Topuria’s manager Malki Kawa offered a very different perspective, delivering a brutal response that quickly went viral online.

“Shut the f*ck up. Ilia Topuria would annihilate 100% of your roster. If we fought Gaethje again, he would fcking beat the sh*t out of him. We all know Ilia was better, he had a bad night. Ilia Topuria is still the #1 fighter in the world. When the comeback comes, you will see,” said Malki Kawa via Instagram.

The rivalry between Team Khabib and Ilia Topuria has been going on for a long time now. Previously, the former lightweight champion had wanted to fight Islam Makhachev, but that fight didn’t materialize.

Since Makhachev has moved up and Usman is potentially making his UFC debut, this fight definitely has fans intrigued. It would be interesting to see when the ‘El Matador’ finally decides to make his much-anticipated comeback.

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Top UFC welterweight mocks Ilia Topuria chances of moving up

Before losing his lightweight title, Ilia Topuria had plans to chase Islam Makhachev to the welterweight division. The fighter wanted to become the first-ever fighter in the promotion’s history to become a three-division champion.

However, following the recent loss, the invincible aura about Topuria has certainly gone down. Top welterweight contender Carlos Prates talked about this in detail. “He was going to d*e, bro… imagine him fighting me, imagine him fighting Morales. It’s not happening, bro. Topuria can punch, but there’s a huge difference in size and power. If he gets touched, he’s going down,” said Carlos Prates.

For now, other lightweights such as Paddy Pimblett are aiming to fight Ilia Topuria next. Given their past rivalry, it won’t be surprising to see UFC make that fight next.

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Makhachev’s last fight was against Jack Della Maddalena where he beat the Australian to win the belt. Now the pound-for-pound king is on an incredible 16-fight undefeated streak and has no plans to stop.

Following Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has successfully continued the Dagestani legacy in the UFC. The fighter is slowly building his place as one of the best fighters of all time and recently talked about his motivation.

“At first, my dream was to become UFC champion. Then I wanted the most lightweight title defenses. After that, I wanted to become a double champion. Now I’m a double champion with a 16-17 fight win streak, tied with Anderson Silva. Maybe breaking that record is what motivates me now. But what really motivates me is knowing if I step into the cage unprepared, someone’s going to smash my face. That’s why I have to stay focused and keep training hard,” said Islam Makhachev via Game Set Padel Podcast.

Unlike his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has previously suffered a defeat via knockout against Adriano Martins. Since then the fighter has definitely developed however, Makhachev understands the unpredictability of the sport.

Earlier this year fans saw two undefeated champions Khamzat Chimaev and Ilia Topuria losing their belts in brutal fashion. It would be interesting to see whether Makhachev can manage to continue his dominant reign after UFC 300.

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Islam Makhachev questions Ian Garry’s provocative comments

Going into UFC 330, Islam Makhachev is the fan favourite to win the fight against Ian Garry given his incredible momentum. Garry on the other hand is confident about his chances and has actively made provocative comments against the champion.

In a recent interview, Islam Makhachev talked about these comments and shared how he really feels about Garry. “He looks very bad in this interview, better he does training more and less interview. It look like somebody in the house control him and tell him what to say in the interview,” said Islam Makhachev via MMA Junkie.

For Garry it’s an opportunity to double down on the rivalry between Ireland and Dagestan, which was started by Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite the animosity, he has shown respect for Makhachev’s fighting style but is eager to dethrone the long-standing pound-for-pound king.

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Despite its dominance, UFC has long faced criticism regarding fighter pay, with many athletes claiming their earnings fail matching risks. Several veterans have publicly criticized the promotion, alleging unfair compensation, limited negotiating power, and inadequate financial rewards.

Former champions and established stars have repeatedly discussed feeling undervalued, arguing the company’s growing revenues were not fairly shared among fighters. In a recent interview, Daniel Cormier explained that fighter earnings significantly improved after Conor McGregor‘s arrival, whose massive popularity transformed pay expectations and commercial opportunities.

“When I started fighting, if a person made 100 grand a fight, it was BIG money. You get six figures, it was big money. But when Conor McGregor came, that was when things changed. When Conor McGregor came, bro, I was so jealous too, because he was so popular. I didn’t realize because he came and moved the line single-handedly. If you were a champion in the UFC, you made a million dollars,” said Daniel Cormier via In the Bayou Pod.

Conor McGregor is the highest-grossing fighter in MMA history and was making 10-12 million per fight and brought several new fans. According to Cormier, this prompted other fighters to ask for higher compensation from the UFC.

Apart from UFC, McGregor also participated in a crossover boxing match against Floyd Mayweather back in 2017. Despite losing the fight, the ‘Notorious’ took home $100 million.

However, according to McGregor, all that money and fame affected his discipline, which ultimately resulted in him losing consecutive fights. In his recent comeback, McGregor busted his knee, and now fans are unsure about his future in the UFC.

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UFC veteran talks about Conor McGregor’s comeback fight

Conor McGregor fought Max Holloway last month after a five-year hiatus, which ended badly for the veteran. Following the injury, the Irishman has shared positive news about his surgery and recovery.

However, according to UFC veteran Chael Sonnen, McGregor isn’t chasing a realistic departure from the UFC. “Every fighter goes out embarrassed and on their back. Every fighter in history who isn’t named Khabib or GSP goes out the same way, wishing they had one more,” said Sonnen via his Youtube.

It is the fifth surgery for McGregor throughout his professional MMA career, and many fans are doubtful about his fighting ability. Nevertheless, it would be interesting to see whether the ‘Mystic Mac’ bounces back from this next year.

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