Weight cutting in combat sports is a brutal process that takes a massive toll on the body and brain. While dropping huge amounts of weight right before a fight gives a massive size advantage on fight day, the extreme dehydration pushes fighters to their absolute limits. Stricter regulations and weight checks early in fight week are leading to more fight cancellations, but prioritizing fighter health is a necessary step to prevent severe hospitalizations and keep athletes safe. Instead of putting themselves through miserable cuts, fighters are far better off competing just one weight class up. #jiujitsu #combatsports #martialarts