Gregory Rodrigues put on a strong performance at UFC Vegas 102, dropping Jared Cannonier twice in the first round. However, he could not maintain that momentum and ultimately suffered a fourth-round TKO loss. Following the fight, Rodrigues revealed that he faced significant recovery issues after his weight cut, which impacted his performance. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic and is eager to improve, expressing gratitude for the experience and reflecting on the lessons learned during the fight. His career prior to this match included five wins in six fights, showcasing his potential in the UFC.
"Cannonier is a highly experienced fighter who taught me a lot in this fight! I saw several details that can be improved-things that will be changed."
"Most people don't know this, but I had serious issues to recovery after weight cut-my body just wasn't responding. I keep wondering how things would've played out if I had been at 100%."
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