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Marcio Barbosa impresses with weight gain in UFC Sacramento fight night

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:03 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Marcio Barbosa impresses with weight gain in UFC Sacramento fight night

Summary

Marcio Barbosa showcased an impressive weight gain at UFC Sacramento, held on August 22, 2026, in Sacramento, California. Weighing 145.5 pounds prior to the fight, he entered the Octagon at 171 pounds, gaining 25.5 pounds overnight. Barbosa achieved a first-round finish against Ryan Kuse, who weighed in at 153.2 pounds. The California State Athletic Commission released fight night weights to discourage extreme weight cutting. Other notable weight changes included Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez, who gained 19.4 and 16.2 pounds, respectively, in their five-round main event bout.

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By the Numbers

•Barbosa gained 25.5 pounds, entering at 171 pounds.
•Rodrigues and Hernandez gained 19.4 and 16.2 pounds, respectively.
•UFC Sacramento was held on August 22, 2026, at Golden 1 Center.
•Weight gains are part of CSAC's effort to discourage extreme weight cutting.
•Barbosa scored a first-round finish over Ryan Kuse.

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11:03 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Sacramento fight night weights revealed: Featherweight knockout artist packs on 25 pounds

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The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) is one of the only major commissions that routinely releases athletes’ fight night weights. As part of the commission’s efforts to discourage extreme weight cutting, fighters are weighed again on the day of the event and those numbers are released to the public. With UFC Sacramento officially in the […]
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