UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The entire event will be available to watch live in the United States on Paramount+.
How to watch Hernandez vs. Rodrigues in the U.S.
Paramount+ is the exclusive U.S. streaming destination for UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues.
Coverage begins with the preliminary card before moving directly into the main card:
- Prelims: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
- Main card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Streaming service: Paramount+
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
A Paramount+ subscription is required to stream the fights. Viewers can watch through the Paramount+ website or its app on supported phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs and streaming devices.
Can you watch Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on UFC Fight Pass?
U.S. viewers should use Paramount+ to watch the event live. UFC Fight Pass availability may differ outside the United States and can vary depending on regional broadcast agreements.
International viewers should check the UFC’s official broadcast listings for the service carrying the event in their country.
What time does Hernandez vs. Rodrigues start?
The preliminary fights are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET.
Here are the scheduled U.S. start times by time zone:
| Time zone | Prelims | Main card |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 5 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
| Central | 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Mountain | 3 p.m. | 6 p.m. |
| Pacific | 2 p.m. | 5 p.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues fight card
The announced lineup includes:
- Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues — middleweight
- Roman Dolidze vs. Reinier de Ridder — light heavyweight
- Serghei Spivac vs. Vitor Petrino — heavyweight
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Shamil Gaziev — heavyweight
- Kody Steele vs. Gauge Young — lightweight
- Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves — women’s strawweight
- Wes Schultz vs. Jackson McVey — middleweight
- Shanelle Dyer vs. Elise Reed — women’s strawweight
The final bout order has not been confirmed and the lineup remains subject to change.
How to watch UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues online
The simplest way to watch Hernandez vs. Rodrigues online in the United States is through Paramount+:
- Open the Paramount+ website or app.
- Sign in with an active subscription.
- Search for “UFC Fight Night.”
- Select Hernandez vs. Rodrigues when live coverage begins.
The prelims start at 5 p.m. ET, while the main event coverage begins as part of the 8 p.m. ET main card.
For last-minute changes, consult the official UFC event page.