Same-day weigh-ins

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Same-day weigh-ins are a regulatory practice in combat sports, such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts, where athletes must officially meet their weight class limit on the actual day of competition. This protocol is designed to discourage extreme rapid weight loss (weight cutting) by limiting the recovery and rehydration window before a fight, thereby promoting athlete safety. While historically standard, many professional promotions have shifted to day-before weigh-ins, though some organizations still mandate same-day or secondary fight-day weight checks.