The UFC returns to Sacramento, California, for the first time in more than seven years Saturday, staging a middleweight showdown between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues at Golden 1 Center, with the full card streaming live on Paramount+.
How to Watch
The event streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States, with no cable television broadcast required. The card is split into two segments: the preliminary fights begin at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT), followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Fans can access the broadcast through the Paramount+ app on smart TVs, streaming devices, mobile phones, tablets or via a web browser, with both the prelims and main card included as part of a standard Paramount+ subscription rather than requiring a separate pay-per-view purchase, consistent with the UFC’s current broadcast partnership structure for its Fight Night events.
The Main Event
Headlining Saturday’s card is a five-round middleweight bout between Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez, a Northern California native fighting close to home, and Brazilian power puncher Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues. According to UFC.com, Hernandez enters the fight looking to rebound after having his eight-fight winning streak snapped by current UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland in his most recent outing, roughly six months ago. Hernandez carries a professional record of 15-3 into the bout, while Rodrigues, a hard-hitting Brazilian standout, enters at 19-6.
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UFC.com’s fight-by-fight preview, published by writer E. Spencer Kyte, framed Saturday’s event as a homecoming moment for both the promotion and its headliner. “One week after returning to Philadelphia for the first time in a number of years, UFC continues its tour of old haunts with a trip to Golden 1 Center in Sacramento for a Fight Night event headlined by a critical middleweight matchup between local NorCal standout Anthony ‘Fluffy’ Hernandez and Brazilian powerhouse Gregory ‘Robocop’ Rodrigues,” Kyte wrote, adding that Saturday marks the UFC’s first event in California’s capital city in more than seven years.
Co-Main Event and Featured Bouts
The co-main event pits heavyweights against one another, with Moldova’s Serghei Spivac looking to halt Vitor Petrino’s three-fight winning streak, a run the Brazilian has put together since moving up from light heavyweight last year, according to Sports Illustrated’s coverage of the card. Elsewhere on the main card, Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze, both moving up from the middleweight division, meet in a light heavyweight contest, while unbeaten prospect Mason Jones looks to continue his perfect start to his second UFC run against MarQuel Mederos. Flyweight prospect Carli Judice also features on the main card, facing Jeisla Chaves.
The full main card, according to FIGHTMAG, includes: Anthony Hernandez (15-3) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (19-6) at middleweight; Serghei Spivac (18-6) vs. Vitor Petrino (14-2) at heavyweight; Reinier de Ridder (21-4) vs. Roman Dolidze (15-5) at light heavyweight; MarQuel Mederos (11-1-1) vs. Mason Jones (18-2) at lightweight; and Carli Judice (6-2) vs. Jeisla Chaves (8-0) at flyweight.
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The preliminary card features a mix of established veterans and rising prospects. According to FIGHTMAG, the prelims include Anthony Wint (7-0) against Terrance Chatman (5-1) at heavyweight, along with Jamall Emmers (22-8) facing Lerryan Douglas (14-5) at featherweight, and Kennedy Nzechukwu (14-6-1) taking on Shamil Gaziev (14-3) at heavyweight. Wint, in particular, enters the fight with significant momentum, having advanced to 7-0 with six finishes, including a standout performance on Dana White’s Contender Series, according to UFC.com’s preview.
Weigh-In Results
Both headliners made weight without complications at Friday’s official weigh-ins, held at Golden 1 Center, according to imagery and reporting from the event. Hernandez and Rodrigues faced off during the ceremonial weigh-in, setting the stage for Saturday night’s five-round main event.
Betting and Additional Coverage
For fans interested in wagering on the card, betting lines are available through major sportsbooks, with MMAmania.com specifically highlighting its own weekend betting picks tied to the event. Live results, play-by-play updates and post-fight coverage are expected to be available through multiple MMA-focused outlets throughout the night, including ESPN’s dedicated UFC fight center and Sports Illustrated’s live results tracker, for fans who are unable to watch the Paramount+ stream in real time but still want to follow the card’s outcomes as they happen.
Why This Event Matters
Saturday’s card carries particular significance both for Hernandez, fighting in front of a hometown crowd expected to pack Golden 1 Center, and for the broader middleweight division, where a win for either Hernandez or Rodrigues could position the victor for a more prominent spot in the divisional rankings heading into the fall. UFC.com’s preview emphasized the anticipated atmosphere surrounding the event, noting that Saturday’s return to Sacramento is expected to draw a passionate crowd eager to see the promotion back in the city after such an extended absence.
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For those attending in person, tickets remain available through Ticketmaster, though availability has been reported as limited in the days leading up to the event, according to UFC.com’s own promotional materials encouraging fans to secure seats before the card. For everyone else, Saturday’s complete UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues card, from the 5 p.m. ET prelims through the conclusion of the main event, will stream live and in full on Paramount+, giving fight fans nationwide a single, straightforward way to follow the action as the UFC makes its long-awaited return to California’s capital city.
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City Chic Collective Limited (CCCHF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call August 23, 2026 7:30 PM EDT
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Philip Ryan – CEO, MD & Director James Plummer – Chief Financial Officer
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Presentation
Operator
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the City Chic Collective Full Year 2026 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]
I would now like to turn the conference over to Phil Ryan, Managing Director and CEO. Phil, please go ahead.
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Philip Ryan CEO, MD & Director
Good morning, everyone, and thanks for joining us. I’m Phil Ryan, the CEO of City Chic Collective, and I’m joined today by our CFO, James Plummer. This morning, I will run through the presentation, starting with the key highlights and business update. James will then take you through the financials, and I’ll come back to discuss the FY ’27 trading update and outlook before opening up to questions.
Moving to Slide 2. FY ’26 was another important year for City Chic, and I’m very pleased with the progress we have made. Underlying EBITDA increased to $12.3 million, up 92% on the prior period. This was driven by the continued execution of our strategy across customer, product and cost discipline. ANZ revenue was up 7.6% and trading gross margin dollars were up 8.2%. This shows that the strategy continues to gain traction even in the consumer environment that remains challenging due to the cost of living crisis. The continued improvement in margin demonstrates the success of our strategic focus on product elevation and pricing discipline with average selling price increasing a further 4.5% in FY ’26. Cut for Curves is our Fit Promise to our customer. It’s at the core of our brand and remains our key strategic differentiator.
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