UFC Sacramento 2026: A Fight Night to Remember
The highly anticipated UFC Fight Night 285, taking place in Sacramento, California, is set to be a thrilling showcase of mixed martial arts. With a star-studded main card and a well-rounded fight night, this event promises to deliver unforgettable moments for fans worldwide.
A Main Event to Remember
The main event features a middleweight showdown between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues. Hernandez, a local favorite, is looking to bounce back from his recent loss to current UFC champion Sean Strickland. Rodrigues, on the other hand, is on a winning streak, having knocked out Brunno Ferreira at UFC 326. A win for Rodrigues could propel him into the top ten middleweight rankings, making this fight a must-watch.
A Well-Shaped Fight Night
The card boasts a total of 14 fights, ensuring a diverse and exciting evening for viewers. The prelims will kick off the action, followed by the main card, which is expected to start at 1 am BST on Sunday. The Golden 1 Center, with its 19,000-capacity, will be buzzing with energy as fans fill the arena to witness these incredible athletes in action.
Where to Watch
For UK viewers, the entire card will be available on TNT Sports, as well as HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, EE TV, and Virgin Media. In the US, Paramount+ will stream the event live exclusively. Don't miss out on the action as these fights unfold!
Main Card Highlights
- Main Event: Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues - Middleweight
- Co-main: Serghei Spivac vs. Vitor Petrino - Heavyweight
- Light Heavyweight: Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze
- Lightweight: MarQuel Mederos vs. Mason Jones
- Women's Flyweight: Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves
- Heavyweight: Anthony Wint vs. Terrance Chatman
Prelims
- Featherweight: Jamall Emmers vs. Lerryan Douglas
- Heavyweight: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Shamil Gaziev
- Lightweight: Chris Padilla vs. Nasrat Haqparast
- Featherweight: Marcio Barbosa vs. Ryan Kuse
- Lightweight: Gauge Young vs. Stan Dorsainvil
- Middleweight: Wes Schultz vs. Jackson McVey
- Women's Strawweight: Shanelle Dyer vs. Elise Reed
What They're Saying
Shanelle Dyer, a Performance of the Night winner, expressed her excitement, stating, 'I'm super excited to be back in the UFC cage. It's my US debut, and I'm here to put on a show.'
Anthony Hernandez, the main eventer, shared his thoughts, 'I think it's dope. My word speaks for itself. They know that when I fight, I'm going to give it everything I've got.'
A Historic Win Streak
It's worth noting that Islam Makhachev now holds the record for the longest win streak in UFC history, surpassing Anderson Silva's record. Makhachev's remarkable 29-1 record is a testament to his dominance in the sport.
UFC Sacramento 2026 is shaping up to be an extraordinary event, with high-stakes fights and a diverse range of athletes. Don't miss out on this action-packed night of MMA!
