The UFC returned to California’s capital as the Golden 1 Center hosted a high-stakes Fight Night card featuring several notable names. The event was headlined by hometown favorite Anthony Hernandez and dangerous knockout artist Gregory Rodrigues, who faced off in a five-round middleweight clash. Now that the fights are over, attention has turned to how much the fighters earned for their performances on the card.

Have the Official UFC Sacramento Fighter Payouts Been Confirmed?

Yes, as the event held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento took place, the UFC has now publicly released official fighter salaries.  One thing to note here is that the California State Athletic Commission is one of the few combat sports regulators in the United States required to disclose fighter pay.

Once the event concludes, the commission releases the official payout sheets, which typically include guaranteed show money and, where applicable, win bonuses. The complete figures are generally made public within 24 to 48 hours after the fights conclude.

How Much Did Anthony Hernandez Earn as Sacramento’s Hometown Headliner, and What Has He Earned Before?

Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez enters the Octagon as a -198 betting favorite with a professional record of 15 wins and 3 losses, including a 9-3 mark inside the UFC. Hernandez put together an impressive eight-fight winning streak before suffering a setback against Sean Strickland earlier this year. As the No. 6-ranked middleweight contender headlining a major arena card in his hometown, Hernandez has reached the upper tier of the UFC payroll.

Hernandez started his UFC career on an entry-level contract, reportedly earning as little as $13,500 for his debut (including sponsorship). But his steady climb up the middleweight division has helped his earnings grow with each new deal. For the Sacramento main event, Hernandez earned a disclosed base purse of $170,000. However, because he lost the main event to Gregory Rodrigues, he did not receive a win bonus to double that amount.

Had Hernandez secured a victory in front of his home crowd, projections suggested his total payout could have pushed past $400,000 with a matching win bonus. Nevertheless, $170,000 represents a significant career-high disclosed purse for the middleweight contender.

How Much Did Gregory Rodrigues Earn and What Has “Robocop” Made in Past UFC Fights?

Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues walks into the cage with a record of 19-6, having won 10 of his 13 appearances in the UFC. The Brazilian slugger has been on a hot streak, winning six of his last seven fights. He comes into Sacramento riding three straight victories, which include a first-round knockout over Brunno Ferreira at UFC 326 in March. 

For his victory over Hernandez, Rodrigues earned a disclosed $ 340,000 ($170,000 show money and a $170,000 win bonus. On top of that, Rodrigues won a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus, bringing his total disclosed pay to $440,000. Across his time on Fight Night and numbered pay-per-view cards, Rodrigues has seen his base purse steadily rise.

Prior to this event, projections placed his expected base purse in the range of $120,000 to $180,000. The $340,000 disclosed payout represents the high end of those projections and cements his status as one of the card’s top earners.

How Much Did Reinier de Ridder Earn and What Has the Former ONE Champion Made in UFC Fights?

Reinier de Ridder brings a unique financial profile to UFC Sacramento as he returns to light heavyweight against Roman Dolidze. De Ridder signed with the UFC as a former two-division world champion from ONE Championship, which allowed him to enter the promotion on a lucrative veteran contract.

After competing five times in twelve months at middleweight, the 35-year-old Dutch fighter dropped two straight bouts against elite contenders. While consecutive losses usually put downward pressure on future contract talks, his existing deal still guarantees him a premium payday.

For the Sacramento combat, De Ridder proved to be the highest-paid fighter on the card in terms of disclosed payouts. He took home $ 360,000 (180,000 show money + $180,000 win bonus) for his first-round finish of Roman Dolidze. He also earned an additional $25,000 finish bonus, bringing his total to $385,000.This payout is significantly higher than his previously disclosed UFC earnings.

At UFC 311 in January 2025, de Ridder earned $ 210,000 (105,000 show + $105,000 win bonus) for his fight against Kevin Holland. The $360,000 disclosed purse for UFC Sacramento marks a substantial increase, reflecting both his move to a new weight class and his continued drawing power as a former champion.

How Do UFC Sacramento Payouts Compare to Standard Fight Night Cards and What Does a California Card Typically Pay?

UFC Fight Night events held in full-scale arenas like the Golden 1 Center generally feature a larger overall fighter payroll than smaller cards at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The Sacramento event brought the UFC back to a major California market, with a 13-fight card featuring several established contenders and prospects.

Now that UFC Sacramento is in the books, the disclosed payouts offer a clearer picture of what fighters can earn on a California arena card. The highest earners include the event’s headliners and established UFC names, while fighters lower down the card typically receive significantly smaller purses. In addition to their contracted pay, several fighters also received performance bonuses, with Gregory Rodrigues earning a $100,000 bonus after his unanimous-decision victory over Anthony Hernandez.