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UFC Sacramento salaries: Gregory Rodrigues leads all fighters after main event win

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UFC Sacramento salaries: Gregory Rodrigues leads all fighters after main event win

On August 22, 2026, in Sacramento, California, Gregory Rodrigues of Brazil enjoyed a triumphant victory against Anthony Hernandez during the UFC Fight Night event at Golden 1 Center. This marked Rodrigues' biggest win of his career, earning him the highest salary on the card. The California State Athletic Commission disclosed the fighters' salaries to MMA Fighting, revealing that Rodrigues took home a remarkable $340,000. This sum comprised $170,000 for showing up to the fight and another $170,000 as his win bonus.

Anthony Hernandez, Rodrigues' main event opponent, received a salary of $170,000, which would have increased to $340,000 if he had won. Hernandez's defeat marked his second consecutive loss. The co-main event featured Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino, with Spivac earning $125,000 in show money and Petrino receiving $100,000 in show money, plus a $100,000 win bonus, totaling $200,000 for the victory.

Other notable salaries included Roman Dolidze at $180,000, Reinier de Ridder at $300,000, Mason Jones at $33,000, Marquel Medeiros at $48,000, and Terrence Chatman at $12,000.

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