MMA weight-cutting rules

What experts have said about MMA weight-cutting rules

2 statements · 1 negative · 1 mixed

1. Trevor WittmanMixedJun 20, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

   Wittman proposes weight limits after weigh-ins and weighing in one week early.

   “maybe you have where you can't go over a certain amount of weight after you make weight and you weigh in a week out where you can really recover”

   Listen at 1:18:54

   Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #181 with Justin Gaethje & Trevor Wittman
2. Justin GaethjeNegativeJun 20, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

   Gaethje opposes changing weight-cutting rules because fighters choose their risks.

   “I want nothing to change. I mean, we are grown ass men and women and we're making these choices.”

   Listen at 1:19:06

   Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #181 with Justin Gaethje & Trevor Wittman

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