Gregory Rodrigues believes his weight cut played a factor in his UFC Fight Night 251 loss. This past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Rodrigues (16-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was finished by Jared Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) in Round 4 of their main event. Rodrigues dropped Cannonier twice in Round 1, but appeared to fatigue as the rounds went on.

Jared Cannonier's performance poetically mirrored his career. Cannonier entered UFC Fight Night on Saturday off two losses, determined to turn back the clock. After suffering two terrible moments in Round 1,

The road to a title shot for a UFC contender is littered with obstacles. While a crucial loss can affect a fighter's timeline, these hurdles often come from outside the octagon and