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UFC fighter Marcio Barbosa gains over 25 pounds after weigh-ins

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

UFC fighter Marcio Barbosa gains over 25 pounds after weigh-ins

Summary

Marcio Barbosa gained 25.5 pounds following the weigh-ins for UFC Sacramento on August 21, 2026. Barbosa registered a weight of 145.5 pounds at the official weigh-in but weighed 171 pounds on fight night. This significant weight gain comes in the context of efforts by the California State Athletic Commission to monitor fighter weights in order to address extreme weight cutting practices in MMA. Alongside Barbosa, other fighters also experienced notable weight increases, including Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez, who added 19.4 and 16.2 pounds respectively after their weigh-ins.

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By the Numbers

•Marcio Barbosa weighed 145.5 pounds at weigh-in and 171 pounds at fight night.
•Gregory Rodrigues gained 19.4 pounds, reaching 204.4 pounds for his fight.
•California State Athletic Commission tracks fight night weights to combat weight cutting.
•The UFC Sacramento event took place on August 21, 2026.

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3:27 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Fighter gained a whopping 25.5 pounds before stepping into cage
5:17 PMYahoo Sports — UFC fighter gained over 25 pounds after UFC Sacramento weigh-ins

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