Hernandez vs Rodrigues headlines UFC event at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Aug. 22, 2026

Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues will meet in a five-round middleweight main event at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as UFC returns to the arena for the first time in more than seven years. The main card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT and will be broadcast live on Paramount Plus.

The headline bout pairs local NorCal fighter Anthony Hernandez, the promotion’s number 6 ranked middleweight, against Brazilian Gregory Rodrigues, the number 11 contender. Hernandez, 32, is making his third straight appearance as a main event and had compiled an eight-fight winning streak before losing to champion Sean Strickland earlier this year; he will compete in front of a home crowd in Sacramento. Rodrigues arrives with a reputation for early stoppages, and the card notes that a victory here would move him closer to the divisional title picture.

The event’s co-main slot features heavyweight veteran Serghei Spivac opposite Brazilian up-and-comer Vitor Petrino. Another notable matchup on the card sees former ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder debut at light heavyweight against Roman Dolidze.

Promotional material for the week has highlighted the Sacramento stop with social posts announcing Fight Week and the main event broadcast details. The event promotion also posted ticketing information as part of its build-up to the show.

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The main card will air live on Paramount Plus at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with Hernandez vs Rodrigues scheduled to headline the Golden 1 Center bill in Sacramento.