Weight cutting in mixed martial arts has always been a major part of every fighter’s preparation but only recently has the practice come under a much brighter spotlight with greater scrutiny from promotions as well as athletic commissions.
California has recently adopted a rigorous new set of rules to not only curb behavior that could be detrimental to fighters, but also protecting athletes from being depleted on the scale one day and then expected to perform at their best the next.
The increased focus on weight cutting has led many top named fighters to team up with nutritionists to assist with food preparation as well as learning the best possible practices during camp to ensure stepping on the scale isn’t the hardest battle before walking into the cage.