UFC 285: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues 8/22/26 – August 22 2026

UFC 285: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues 8/22/26 – August 22 2026 Live. Watch online UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues August 22, 2026 – 8/22/26 hits Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Watch UFC 285 Live 22nd August 2026 – 8/22/26 Prelims start 5 PM ET, main card 8 PM ET on Paramount+. Full global times and how to watch the live stream.

UFC 285: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues 8/22/26 – August 22 2026 Start Times & Stream Guide

UFC returns to Sacramento this Saturday with a ranked middleweight clash between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues headlining the card at Golden 1 Center. Prelims begin at 5 PM ET and the main card kicks off at 8 PM ET on Paramount+. Here’s the venue, full fight details, and exact start times around the world.

Saturday nights in the UFC rarely feel routine, and this one has a little extra weight to it. The promotion is heading back to Sacramento for the first time since 2019, and the middleweight division is getting a real contender-level matchup.

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues (also listed as UFC Fight Night 285) takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Golden 1 Center, located at 500 David J. Stern Walk in downtown Sacramento, California. The arena seats about 17,600 for basketball and can expand closer to 19,000 for special events. It’s a modern downtown venue with good sight lines and a lively atmosphere that has hosted big shows before.

Main event and key fights

The five-round main event features ranked middleweights Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez and Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues. Hernandez is looking to bounce back and climb back toward title contention, while Rodrigues brings finishing power and momentum from recent wins. Both men have legitimate paths forward depending on the result.

The co-main event is a heavyweight bout between Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino. Also on the main card:

Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze (light heavyweight)
MarQuel Mederos vs. Mason Jones (lightweight)
Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves (women’s flyweight)
Anthony Wint vs. Terrance Chatman (heavyweight)

The preliminary card includes several interesting matchups that should keep the early portion of the night moving. All weigh-ins went smoothly, so the full card is expected to go as planned.

Event details at a glance

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Venue: Golden 1 Center, 500 David J. Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814
Prelims: 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
Main Card: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
How to watch (US): Paramount+
International: Check local partners (TNT Sports in the UK, Sony in India, UFC Fight Pass or regional services elsewhere)

Sacramento has been waiting a long time for UFC to return, and a ranked middleweight main event plus a solid undercard should give the crowd plenty to react to.

Global Timing: Watch From Anywhere

Region	Local Time	Notes
United States (ET)	Prelims 5:00 PM / Main 8:00 PM Saturday	Live on Paramount+
United States (PT)	Prelims 2:00 PM / Main 5:00 PM Saturday
United States (CT)	Prelims 4:00 PM / Main 7:00 PM Saturday
Canada	Same as ET	Paramount+ or Sportsnet
United Kingdom	Prelims 10:00 PM Saturday / Main 1:00 AM Sunday	TNT Sports / discovery+
India	Prelims 2:30 AM / Main 5:30 AM Sunday	Sony Sports / Sony LIV
Australia (AEST)	Prelims 7:00 AM / Main 10:00 AM Sunday	Kayo / Foxtel
Pakistan (PKT)	Prelims 2:00 AM / Main 5:00 AM Sunday	9 hours ahead of ET
UAE / Gulf	Prelims 1:00 AM / Main 4:00 AM Sunday
Japan	Prelims 6:00 AM / Main 9:00 AM Sunday

If you’re watching from another country, convert from Eastern Time. In August the U.S. is still on daylight saving (EDT, UTC-4), so Pakistan sits nine hours ahead.

This card has the potential for finishes and ranking movement. Hernandez and Rodrigues both bring different styles that should create an interesting five-round chess match, while the heavyweight and light heavyweight bouts add power. Fire up Paramount+ or your local stream, check the times above, and settle in. Sacramento is ready for fight night.