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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 21

Lindys Sports Picks 13 UFC Sacramento Bouts, Backs Hernandez in 5-Round Main Event

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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 21

Lindys Sports Picks 13 UFC Sacramento Bouts, Backs Hernandez in 5-Round Main Event

Q: Can a heavyweight newcomer overcome a massive 35-pound weight disadvantage to score a stunning debut knockout?

Yes — Anthony Wint can overcome the 35-pound gap, and at least one prominent preview outlet expects him to do exactly that. At Friday’s official weigh-ins for UFC Sacramento, Wint came in at 231 pounds while Terrance Chatman weighed the heavyweight maximum of 266, creating a 35-pound disadvantage for the UFC newcomer. Even so, Lindy’s Sports projected Wint to win by TKO in his debut, making it one of the more eye-catching calls on the 13-fight card. The case for Wint is not based on size, but on style and perceived upside. Additional coverage identifies him as a Dana White’s Contender Series signee entering the UFC with momentum, and Lindy’s forecast suggests his athleticism and finishing ability may translate immediately despite facing a much larger opponent. The fact that he is a newcomer also adds uncertainty, which can work both ways in heavyweight fights where one clean shot often decides the outcome. Still, the weight difference is a real factor and makes any knockout prediction risky. Chatman’s 266-pound frame could matter in clinches, cage control and durability, especially if he can force Wint to work under pressure. Heavyweight bouts are volatile, but giving up 35 pounds at this level is significant. So the upset is plausible, and it is backed by a published prediction, but it would still qualify as a notable surprise. If Wint wins by knockout on debut, he will have done so by overcoming one of the starkest size disadvantages on the card.

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13 UFC Sacramento fight predictions from Lindys Sports back hometown middleweight Anthony Hernandez to beat Gregory Rodrigues by decision in Saturday’s five-round main event at Golden 1 Center.
The preview also tips Vitor Petrino to stop Serghei Spivac in the heavyweight co-main, with Reinier de Ridder, Mason Jones and Carli Judice favored on the main card.
Anthony Wint is picked to win his UFC debut by TKO, while preliminary-card calls include Shamil Gaziev, Chris Padilla, Marcio Barbosa, Gauge Young, Jackson McVey and Shanelle Dyer.
One upset call stands out: despite praise for rising featherweight Lerryan Douglas, the prediction ultimately lists veteran Jamall Emmers by TKO.
The 13-bout forecast serves as a full event preview for the Aug. 22 card in Sacramento, spanning both main-card contenders and short-notice prelim replacements.

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Will a hometown hero's legendary cardio be enough to survive an early onslaught in Sacramento's main event?

Why is Lindy's Sports backing a controversial underdog to win by decision when betting markets strongly disagree?

Can a heavyweight newcomer overcome a massive 35-pound weight disadvantage to score a stunning debut knockout?

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Lindys Sports Predicts 13 UFC Sacramento Fights, Including Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

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Lindys Sports Picks 13 UFC Sacramento Bouts, Backs Hernandez in 5-Round Main Event

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