UFC is back in Sacramento. It’s the first time the promotion has been back in the capital city of California since July 2019. In the main event, veteran middleweights are set to throw down when Anthony Hernandez takes on Gregory Rodrigues.
“Fluffy” Hernandez is coming off a difficult loss to Sean Strickland in February that halted a eight-fight win streak. A win over “Robocop” on Saturday could get Hernandez right back into the title conversation. Rodrigues enters on a three-fight win streak and with victories in six of his last seven.
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Elsewhere on Saturday, heavyweights collide in the co-main event when Vitor Petrino takes on Serghei Spivac. Petrino enters on a three-fight win streak after moving up to heavyweight. Spivac, meanwhile, bounced back from a pair of defeats with a win in February.
Plus, former middleweights now meet at light heavyweight when Reinier de Ridder takes on Roman Dolidze. And fresh off a contract winning performance on Contender Series, heavyweight Anthony Wint makes his UFC debut against Terrance Chatman.
Below is how you can catch all the action on Saturday in Las Vegas. Also, be sure to check out our full preview and expert picks for the main event.
How to watch UFC Fight Night on Paramount+
All times Eastern
Date: Saturday, Aug. 22 | Start time: 8 p.m. ET (Main card) | 5 p.m. ET (Prelims)
Location: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, California
TV Channel: Paramount+ (subscribe now for as low as $8.99 per month)
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UFC Fight Night card, odds
Odds via DraftKings
| Favorite | Underdog | Weightclass |
|---|---|---|
|
Anthony Hernandez -198 |
Gregory Rodrigues +164 |
Middleweight |
|
Vitor Petrino -148 |
Serghei Spivac +124 |
Heavyweight |
|
Reinier de Ridder -375 |
Roman Dolidze +295 |
Light heavyweight |
| Mason Jones -285 | Marquel Mederos +230 | Lightweight |
| Carli Judice -575 | Jeisla Chaves +425 | Women’s flyweight |
| Anthony Wint -1050 | Terrance Chatman +675 | Heavyweight |
What is the UFC event schedule in 2026?
UFC 329 and many more UFC Fight Nights have already been declared. Additional events will be declared as the year progresses with the UFC schedule updating regularly. Every event will be available along with your Paramount+ subscription.
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