UFC Sacramento Staff Picks: Middleweights Collide

UFC Sacramento takes place this weekend at the Golden 1 Center, with premier middleweight contenders Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues squaring off in the main event. Before that, however, heavyweights will brawl, as divisional luminary Serghei Spivac faces Brazilian steamroller Vitor Petrino.         

UFC Sacramento Main Event

A professional competitor since 2014, Hernandez has soared into the 185-lb utmost echelon with his nearly endless cardio and immaculate submission skills. With recent wins over the likes of Michel Pereira, Brendan Allen, and Roman Dolidze, “Fluffy” is on a mission to get back on track towards the belt after losing his previous match to the weight class's current king Sean Strickland.

Following a surprising upset loss to Jared Cannonier in early 2025, Rodrigues has racked up an amazing three bout win streak. Possessing eight world titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, “Robocop” could prove to be a worthy challenge for the grappling-focused Hernandez.

UFC Sacramento Co-Main Event

A solid contender in the weight category, Spivac has built a name for himself as a bane of established athletes, with him having trounced world-class fighters such as Derrick Lewis, Marcin Tybura, and Ante Delija. Tasked with stemming the rise of the streaking Petrino.

After relocating to the heavyweight class in the wake of two consecutive losses at 205-lb, Petrino has swiftly announced his stake for being among the best names in the division. Amassing three victories in a row, the 28-year old is firmly set in a warpath, a warpath that has brought to the cusp of the 265-lb rankings.

More Bouts On the UFC Sacramento Main Card

Rounding out the main card, Reinier de Ridder tangos with Roman Dolidze. Then, MarQuel Mederos scraps with Mason Jones. Also, Carli Judice locks horns with Jeisla Chaves. Anthony Wint trades blows with Terrance Chatman.

UFC Sacramento Predictions and Staff Picks

MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).

• UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.

• PFL picks from main cards for both pay-per-views and regular events.

• ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.

Staff picks in 2025 were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.

Find our UFC Sacramento picks and fight odds below.

Staff records after UFC 330:

1. Hank Strandberg: 144-65

2. Frazer Krohn: 117-82

3. Drew Zuhosky: 105-106

4. Andrew Benjamin: 27-23

*Note – not all staff pick for every event*

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Anthony Wint -1000

Vs.

Terrance Chatman +661

HEAVYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Wint by First Round Knockout

Drew Zuhosky: Wint by First Round Knockout

Frazer Kron: Wint by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Wint: 3

Staff picking Chatman: 0

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Carli Judice -600

Vs.

Jeisla Chaves +425

WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Judice by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Judice by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Kron: Judice by Second Round Knockout

Staff picking Judice: 3

Staff picking Chaves: 0

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Mason Jones -360

Vs.

Marquel Mederos +289

LIGHTWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Jones by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Jones by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Jones by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Jones: 3

Staff picking Mederos: 0

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Reinier de Ridder -400

Vs.

Roman Dolidze +300

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: de Ridder by Third Round Submission;

Drew Zuhosky: de Ridder by First Round Knockout

Frazer Kron: de Ridder by Second Round Knockout

Staff picking de Ridder: 3

Staff picking Dolidze: 0

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Vitor Petrino -162

Vs.

Sergey Spivak +142

HEAVYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Spivak by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Spivak by First Round Knockout

Frazer Kron: Spivak by Unanimous Decision ;

Staff picking Petrino: 0

Staff picking Spivak: 3

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Anthony Hernandez -218

Vs.

Gregory Rodrigues +185

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Hernandez by Fourth Round Submission

Drew Zuhosky: Hernandez by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Hernandez by Third Round Knockout

Staff picking Hernandez: 3

Staff picking Rodrigues: 0