{
  "id": 2844557,
  "title": "Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Gregory Rodrigues after UFC Sacramento win?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/mick-maynards-shoes-whats-next-for-gregory-rodrigues-after-ufc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T18:40:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mick-maynards-shoes-whats-next-184025083.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gregory Rodrigues secured a dominant victory over Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 285, extending his winning streak to four fights. Now, the middleweight fighter finds himself in a prime position and is eager to take on more significant challenges. In the post-fight interview, Rodrigues called out former 185-pound champion Dricus Du Plessis, a potential marquee opponent for the upcoming fights. While the UFC had previously expressed interest in a matchup between Rodrigues and Du Plessis, it ultimately opted for other options, such as Du Plessis facing Kamaru Usman. Despite this, Rodrigues remains open to the possibility of a future matchup with Du Plessis, though it seems unlikely. Alternatively, the UFC could offer Rodrigues the opportunity to face other prominent fighters like Joe Pyfer or Brendan Allen, both of whom are highly ranked in the middleweight division. These fights would serve as significant tests for Rodrigues and mark a substantial advancement in his career.",
  "summary": "What does the future hold for UFC Sacramento main event winner Gregory Rodrigues? We attempt to play matchmaker.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "UFC Sacramento salaries: Gregory Rodrigues leads all fighters after main event win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/ufc-sacramento-salaries-gregory-rodrigues-leads-all-fighters-after",
        "published": "2026-08-23T04:52:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}