Gregory Rodrigues pulls off upset win at UFC Sacramento

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Gregory Rodrigues pulls off upset win at UFC Sacramento
Summary

Gregory Rodrigues achieved a significant upset victory over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento on Saturday. Rodrigues showcased his skills in a thrilling main event, raising questions about his potential title contention status in the middleweight division. Meanwhile, Cris Cyborg defended her PFL women's featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa, which also took place on Saturday. The MMA community is discussing Cyborg's future in the sport and the implications of her performance. As the weekend of fights continues, attention shifts to UFC Fight Night 286 on Saturday morning in Shanghai, featuring Umar Nurmagomedov against Song Yadong in an important bantamweight matchup.

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  • Rodrigues defeats Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento.
  • Cyborg retains PFL women's featherweight title against Vieira at PFL Tampa.
  • Future of Cyborg in the sport is currently unclear.
  • Upcoming UFC Fight Night 286 features Nurmagomedov vs. Yadong.
  • Fight card includes significant bantamweight matchup impacting title picture.
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  • 3:20 PMYahoo SportsSpinning Back Clique: UFC Sacramento, PFL Tampa, Din Thomas reaction
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On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel reacts to Gregory Rodrigues' big upset win at UFC Sacramento, Nurmagomedov vs. Yadong.

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