Does weight regain predict success in combat-sports? 🥊

Evaluating the benefits of severe weight cuts.

Rapid Weight Gain and Weight Differential Predict Competitive Success in 2100 Professional Combat-Sport Athletes

Background

Many combat sports athletes cut significant amounts of weight before fighting to weigh-in, then regain significant amounts of weight to gain a competitive advantage over their opponents on fight night 🥵

But does this actually impact …