California to test new weight cutting rules with amateurs first, then if all goes well apply to pros

speeds · Aug 31, 2015

http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/8/3...commissions-leading-the-way-with-historic-new

Starting Jan. 1, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) will be implementing its own new weight rules, also for amateurs. CSAC will test fighters for their minimum healthy weight annually and a fighter will not be allowed to compete at a weight class lower than that. This is the same practice NCAA wrestling has been using for nearly two decades.

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"You have a traumatic event with the massive dehydration," Foster said. "Then you have another event with the rapid rehydration. Your brain barrier is not totally restored. Then you have a fight, which is yet another event. We do these three things and we expect a positive outcome."
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speeds · Aug 31, 2015

If this becomes the norm your gym weight becomes your fighting weight, I guess. Move everyone up a class.

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