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UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

Q: When is UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues and what time does it start?

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The main card starts at 5:00 PM ET on Paramount+, with prelims beginning roughly two hours earlier.

Q: Who is fighting at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues?

The middleweight main event features Anthony Hernandez (15-3) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (19-6). The co-main event pits Reinier de Ridder (21-4) against Roman Dolidze (15-5), with additional bouts including Serghei Spivac vs. Vitor Petrino and Shamil Gaziev vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Sacramento, California, United States

Golden 1 Center

⚡ Upcoming Event9 Fights

Main Card: Paramount+

Prelims: Paramount+

Start Time: 5:00 PM ET

Start Time by Timezone

Times are estimated; prelims start roughly two hours earlier. Subject to change.

Eastern US/Canada

Main Card

5:00 PM

Pacific US/Canada

Main Card

2:00 PM

BST

United Kingdom / Ireland

Main Card

10:00 PM

CET

Central Europe

Main Card

11:00 PM

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Main Card

1:00 AM (Sun)

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Sacramento: Full Card Analytics & Predictions

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues — Golden 1 Center, Sacramento — August 22, 2026

A middleweight main event pits Anthony Hernandez (15-3), a suffocating wrestler averaging 6.46 takedowns per 15 minutes, against Gregory Rodrigues (19-6), who owns 90% takedown defense and heavy hands. The co-main features Reinier de Ridder (21-4) against Roman Dolidze (15-5).

The Paramount+ card also features a heavyweight clash between Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino, plus Shamil Gaziev vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu. Every bout below includes best available odds and a full breakdown.

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What is UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues?

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues is an MMA event on August 22, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The main event pits Anthony Hernandez (15-3) against Gregory Rodrigues (19-6) at middleweight. The card airs on Paramount+ (main card at 5:00 PM ET).

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What is the matchup between Hernandez and Rodrigues?

Hernandez vs. Rodrigues is grappling volume against durable power: Hernandez's high takedown output (6.46 per 15 minutes) looks to control range and pace, while Rodrigues' 90% takedown defense and heavier output (5.54 significant strikes landed per minute) reward staying upright. Every fight on the card below includes best available odds and a full breakdown on its fight page.

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How to watch UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues and what time does it start?

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026. Main card at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) on Paramount+. Prelims start roughly two hours earlier, also on Paramount+. Golden 1 Center in Sacramento hosts the action.

Main Event — Middleweight

Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

Anthony Hernandez (15-3) brings a wrestling-heavy attack against the durable power of Gregory Rodrigues (19-6), who has stopped takedowns at a 90% clip in the UFC.

Co-Main — Middleweight

de Ridder vs. Dolidze

Reinier de Ridder (21-4) meets veteran Roman Dolidze (15-5) in a middleweight bout with real divisional stakes.

Undercard Spotlight

Spivac vs. Petrino & Gaziev vs. Nzechukwu

Serghei Spivac (18-6) takes on Vitor Petrino (14-2) at heavyweight, while Shamil Gaziev (14-3) meets Kennedy Nzechukwu (14-6-1) in another big-man clash.

Prospect Watch

Judice vs. Chaves

Jeisla Chaves (7-0) fights for just the second time in the UFC after a debut win in June 2026, taking on the more tested Carli Judice (6-2) at flyweight.

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UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues Fights, Analytics & Predictions

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Model Probabilities vs Market Odds Summary

Fight	Fighter A	Model Prob A	Market Odds A	Implied Prob A	Fighter B	Model Prob B	Market Odds B	Implied Prob B
Hernandez vs Rodrigues🟢	Anthony Hernandez	67%	N/A	—	Gregory Rodrigues	33%	N/A	—
Ridder vs Dolidze🟢	Reinier de Ridder	65%	N/A	—	Roman Dolidze	35%	N/A	—
Spivac vs Petrino🟢	Serghei Spivac	57%	N/A	—	Vitor Petrino	43%	N/A	—
Mederos vs Jones🟡	MarQuel Mederos	Upcoming	N/A	—	Mason Jones	Upcoming	N/A	—
Gaziev vs Nzechukwu🟢	Shamil Gaziev	Upcoming	N/A	—	Kennedy Nzechukwu	Upcoming	N/A	—

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