UFC Sacramento Hernandez vs Rodrigues - LIVE streaming, TV channel, start time & where to watch around the globe
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The Octagon returns to Golden 1 Center as NorCal favourite Hernandez looks to bounce back at UFC Sacramento.
UFC heads to the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, for the first time in over seven years, with a critical middleweight showdown topping the bill between local favourite Anthony Hernandez and finish-happy Brazilian Gregory Rodrigues.
Hernandez, ranked number 6 in the middleweight division, steps into his third consecutive main event. The 32-year-old rattled off eight straight wins before coming up short against champion Sean Strickland earlier this year, and he’ll be aiming to return to the win column in front of a home crowd.
Rodrigues, the number 11 contender, brings a reputation for early finishes, and a win over Hernandez would push him right into the UFC middleweight title conversation.
The co-main event sees heavyweight veteran Serghei Spivac take on rising Brazilian Vitor Petrino, while former ONE Championship light heavyweight titleholder Reinier de Ridder steps in against Roman Dolidze in another notable clash on the card.
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UFC Sacramento – Hernandez vs Rodrigues: Fight Card
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Main card
- Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues (Middleweight)
- Serghei Spivac vs Vitor Petrino (Heavyweight)
- Reinier de Ridder vs Roman Dolidze (Light Heavyweight)
- MarQuel Mederos vs Mason Jones (Lightweight)
- Carli Judice vs Jeisla Chaves (Flyweight)
- Anthony Wint vs Terrance Chatman (Heavyweight)
Preliminary card
- Jamall Emmers vs Lerryan Douglas (Featherweight)
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev (Heavyweight)
- Chris Padilla vs Nasrat Haqparast (Lightweight)
- Márcio Barbosa vs Ryan Kuse (Featherweight)
- Gauge Young vs Stanley Dorsainvil (Lightweight)
- Wes Schultz vs Jackson McVey (Middleweight)
- Shanelle Dyer vs Elise Reed (Strawweight)
UFC Sacramento – Start times & telecast around the globe
| Country/Region | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Telecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (ET) | 5:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM ET | Paramount+ |
| United States (CT) | 4:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM CT | Paramount+ |
| United States (MT) | 3:00 PM MT | 6:00 PM MT | Paramount+ |
| United States (PT) | 2:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM PT | Paramount+ |
| Canada (ET) | 5:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM ET | Paramount+ |
| Canada (PT) | 2:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM PT | Paramount+ |
| Mexico | 3:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM CST | Paramount+ |
| Brazil | 6:00 PM BRT | 9:00 PM BRT | Paramount+ |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 10:00 PM BST | 1:00 AM BST (Sun, Aug 23) | TNT Sports |
| France | 11:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM CEST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| Germany | 11:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM CEST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| Italy | 11:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM CEST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| Spain | 11:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM CEST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| South Africa | 11:00 PM SAST | 2:00 AM SAST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| UAE | 1:00 AM GST (Sun, Aug 23) | 4:00 AM GST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| India | 2:30 AM IST (Sun, Aug 23) | 5:30 AM IST (Sun, Aug 23) | Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV |
| Japan | 6:00 AM JST (Sun, Aug 23) | 9:00 AM JST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| Philippines | 5:00 AM PHT (Sun, Aug 23) | 8:00 AM PHT (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| Australia | 7:00 AM AEST (Sun, Aug 23) | 10:00 AM AEST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
| New Zealand | 9:00 AM NZST (Sun, Aug 23) | 12:00 PM NZST (Sun, Aug 23) | Paramount+ |
When is UFC Sacramento: Hernandez vs Rodrigues taking place?
UFC Sacramento: Hernandez vs Rodrigues takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Fans in India, Australia, and Asia can catch the event in the early-to-late morning hours of Sunday, August 23, local time.
What time does the UFC Sacramento main card start?
The main card begins at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT in the United States, 1:00 AM BST in the UK, 5:30 AM IST in India, and 10:00 AM AEST in Australia (Sunday, August 23).
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