What is Worse? A UFC Fighter Cutting 20-40 lbs of weight or being out almost a year?

[TheShane39569]

Which one causes them to be more likely to lose?

[Big_Roy_Fan]

brian bowles and thiago silva impressed me in there last 2 so ima go with the weight cut

[MMAinMSG]

ring rust

[bootsoda]

I would say the cut because in pratice you can simulate a fight and practice with teammates but there is no simulating a weight cut and i think it takes a more physical toll

[SKN_TTK]

Whats the difference between a toilet paper roll and toothpaste with no lid..?

[SKN_TTK]

I would say the cut because in pratice you can simulate a fight and practice with teammates but there is no simulating a weight cut and i think it takes a more physical toll

 

This. These guys spar, roll, fight all year. I Think physically draining yourself right before a fight is far worse than fighting at your gym for a year before an official fight.

 

Also, MAJOR ring rust would be 2+ years.

[mangoKush]

what is ring rust?? i hear it ALOT but i think its a myth.. if u train and prepare in a octagon for 12 weeks, whats the difference on fight night? ring rust shouldnt be a factor

[TheShane39569]

what is ring rust?? i hear it ALOT but i think its a myth.. if u train and prepare in a octagon for 12 weeks' date=' whats the difference on fight night? ring rust shouldnt be a factor[/quote']

 

it sure was for page against evans.

[alliedwarior]

what is ring rust?? i hear it ALOT but i think its a myth.. if u train and prepare in a octagon for 12 weeks' date=' whats the difference on fight night? ring rust shouldnt be a factor[/quote']

 

lol i just grabbed mango kush,

 

and theres a HUGE difference between training and an actual fight. obviously your not a fighter to say you dont believe in ring rust.

[Martino231]

I think a bad weight cut can destroy strength and stamina.

[Rebellion]

what is ring rust?? i hear it ALOT but i think its a myth.. if u train and prepare in a octagon for 12 weeks' date=' whats the difference on fight night? ring rust shouldnt be a factor[/quote']

 

For some fighters, i'm sure it isn't a factor. Someone like Josh Kos probably has no such issue.

 

Most are very masterful of their emotions - but they're still human.

 

In any situation, no matter how experienced you are, getting into a ring to fight infront of thousands of people, when one slip can cost you the fight/ your job/ even your career...

Most athletes compete at least once a month - but fighters at the top level, sometimes only twice a year.

 

When a fighter talks about ring-rust, he's usually talking about confidence.