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UFC Sacramento features Hernandez vs. Rodrigues main event on August 22

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:28 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

UFC Sacramento features Hernandez vs. Rodrigues main event on August 22

Summary

UFC Sacramento is set to take place on August 22, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The middleweight main event will feature Anthony Hernandez facing Gregory Rodrigues. Hernandez seeks to rebound following a TKO loss to Sean Strickland, while Rodrigues aims to extend his winning streak after three consecutive victories, including a knockout against Brunno Ferreira. The ceremonial weigh-ins occurred on August 21, 2026, providing fans with a preview of the fighters ahead of the event.

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Status Watch

•UFC Sacramento is scheduled for August 22, 2026.
•Ceremonial weigh-ins took place on August 21, 2026.
•Anthony Hernandez faces Gregory Rodrigues in the main event.
•Hernandez seeks redemption after a recent loss to Sean Strickland.
•Rodrigues is on a three-fight winning streak.

Latest Updates

10:28 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Sacramento Ceremonial Weigh-In Video
8:25 PMYahoo Sports — LIVE! Watch UFC Sacramento’s Ceremonial Weigh Ins

What they're saying

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The action unfolds tomorrow night (Sat., Aug. 22, 2026) at UFC Sacramento LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., but fight fans can now check out the ceremonial weigh ins video from Friday. Leading the way for UFC Sacramento will be a middleweight main event between contenders Anthony Hernandez and Gregory […]
— Yahoo Sports