How to Properly Cut Water Weight for a Fight

[@adamh9579]

5 days before 8L, 4 days before 8L, 3 days: 4L, 2 days :2L, 1 day: 1L, the day: No water until weigh-in (Minimum salt, sweat a lot).

[@firfiragapula]

Oh!! Bless you for ghe conversions!!!

[@ipaddrummer5772]

For 5 days no food only water???

[@Ky_Mma]

@@ipaddrummer5772 orange or apple but that’s about it

[@letthepunktalk6414]

@@ipaddrummer5772 🤦‍♂️

[@colmmulryan9731]

@@ipaddrummer5772 normally you just cut out all carbs like sugar and wholegrains etc like no potatoes and bread or sugary snacks for a week or longer as they retain water

[@mohassine9805]

I bet Shane wasn't even sweating,he just put a little water on himself

[@mohassine9805]

No hate intended

[@fighttips]

Hahah I had just finished a live Abs Express class on myfightgym.com, actually!

[@m0Dac3Nt]

Tomorrow my first kickboxing match will be held, luckily I just knew these information. Hopefully I have sometime to cut off some weight. Thanks Shane for the great tips. Wish my luck.

[@TheGarlicfather]

I know it’s long time ago but I’m still curious. How did it go?

[@AI_Ralph]

@@TheGarlicfatherhe lost by KO.

[@5zu-der3]

@@TheGarlicfather these fuckers never reply again i swear

[@J0EYisnumber1]

how did it go? hows ur career

[@boxhbbb3530]

Alex pereira ​@@J0EYisnumber1

[@kwaineyoung7630]

Thank you so much Mr. Shane for all of your videos as an upcoming fighter with Western boxing and Scholastic wrestler with my high school I found your videos very educational and riveting keep up the great work.

[@joshisup]

Protocol works very well !

[@gameth]

Great advice, hot bath 104-105 degrees for 10 min rounds is great. Compared to exercise for sweat production, it's not burning energy that will be needed 24 hours later. No longer than 10 minutes, have a buddy with you. (nobody wants to pass out and drown in thier tub).

[@gameth]

I can drop 1 to 1.5 lbs in 10 minutes as a MW in tub. it's not fun though. 105 is hot

[@bigbob7630]

I went into the Apple Store the other day and I farted, they got all mad at me. It's not my fault they don't have Windows

[@fighttips]

I see what you did there

[@tdi_ni_6876]

+fightTIPS u can't see what he did there , there isn't any windows to look through

[@wes846]

+fightTIPS Drinking 2 gallons of water too quickly can be fatal, can you be more specific on how fast to consume the water? you did not give a time frame

[@michaelkeenanhm]

At least come up with your own jokes

[@DisturbedWraith]

Could you post about, how to control your heart rate besides breathing.

[@AliHussain-mj6rl]

Hi Shane. Can you do a video on how to close the distance without hesitation or fear but NOT be susceptible to getting caught.

[@sheepdogsherlock1311]

If it was me I'd throw a teep kick and see how they react, I feel like it is easier for someone to come at you vs you getting into arm range at first. Just my 2 cents.

[@nickleone9635]

Ali Hussain what I love to do is fake a jab high then throw a straight to the body and that will get you in punching range

[@ams4732]

See Firas Zahabi. It was either him or GSP himself who broke down their strategy in simplest terms(I think Firas on his podcast with Joe Rogan) establish a strong jab early on and then feint with it to always keep your opponent guessing. With GSP he also has the takedowns so he would feint with the jab and/or go for a takedown or feint one to always keep his opponent off guard and on the defensive... which when you can’t feint striking and grappling.. ultimately you control everything

[@rthony7780]

AMS hey man do you have the link for this? much appreciate it you could send one 👌🏻 thanks mate

[@JimGiant]

This is why I'm staying super heavyweight, got no time for water cuts.

[@smoshcom100]

Sounds like loads of excuses made by a fatass.

[@chinngerr3593]

@@smoshcom100 ong

[@jasonfreeze618]

@@smoshcom100 lol

[@monkeydluffy7543]

@@smoshcom100 and u sound like a casual who’s never weight cut before

[@viroz6562]

Do whatever works for you.

[@alexkar.8005]

Every video of yours is a lesson Shane!I am grateful.You are such a huge inspiration for me and sure for other people.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Squirt Water Spicy Wings

[@kension333]

I've heard 7% to keep enough water on your brain to keep your risk of concussion, or permanent damage down. They're starting to see that smaller guys are much more sensitive to this effect. Most of the time, when someone gets a brain injury, it's because they cut too much weight. From what I understand, your brain takes a while longer to fully rehydrate compared to your body's muscle, skin, etc. I've heard for 150lbs and up, 10% is ok. But, once you start getting well under that, you should try to be closer to 7-8%. Even less for featherweight division. Then, it's like 5-6% safely. It's also highly individual. One person who cuts 10% might feel fine. Whereas someone else of the same exact weight and composition can't even go that far without passing out or causing lasting harm to themselves. I'd also make one small correction on drinking 2 gallons of water, 2 days in a row. If you are starting from a point of low electrolytes, that could make you hypernatremic. Which is a fancy word for drinking too much water and flushing out all of your salt/electrolytes. You can have seizures and die from that. Don't want someone thinking that they are having seizure from cutting weight when it could just as easily be hypernatremia from drinking that much water. If you had a good diet before hand, sure. But, you could easily get into trouble doing that if you were already defecient.

[@Anime4eva24]

Damn shane you made some gains since you stopped fighting!

[@andrewsanabria4052]

Do you do the heavy sweat workouts all 5 days?

[@jotarokujo4291]

No only cardio and some techniques

[@mikesimpson9942]

Shane can you make a tips video for beginner runners? I'm wondering what type of form I should be going for and how to reduce shin splints and possible injuries during long distances

[@joemurnane2115]

That was very handy to know, im hoping to debut in mma and weight cutting is for me the scariest part of the process but with info like this it definitely puts my mind at ease and will help me do it the right way

[@samantharodriguez139]

wow thanks. This will help me make weight for wrestling :)

[@romerluis]

Amazing video as usual. Shout out from Spain 🇪🇸!

[@domferretti]

Do you work out during the 5 days?

[@lifetimehomies2464]

I really wish I would of watched this 5 days ago I have my first fight Saturday

[@muszy5020]

hey fight tips. Title fight in Singapore coming up. A major shout out to ur channel when i get my belt. See u soon!

[@bannavids]

Really love your channel. I was wondering if you could please make a video on how to gain weight as a fighter.

[@MysticalDavidMysticalArmy]

i was wondering how can i get my lower back and my neck strong

[@celticfan1221]

Shane great video! Just wanted to know during the 5 days leading up, do u cut down on carbs or keep at normal?

[@shakilborhanprince2311]

how to know if I've cut more than my own bodyweight?

[@syedrafayabidi3037]

Hahah i am currently fasting while watching this !!!!!

[@edimediredicluri]

So am I...

[@odait.a2615]

@@edimediredicluri I think by now they might have actually died

[@vinhlepro5487]

nice tip! Im a freerunner who is learning self defense :)

[@teamrubii652]

Yo shane. You should make a video showing your top favorite fighters :)

[@heltonrolobcv2181]

Yup

[@justfell1]

How many liters in a gallon

[@Ari-lu5ve]

Yes!! ^👌

[@dakotawatchie2351]

Hey Shane, maybe you could do a video on the purpose and pros and cons of different stances for mms/boxing. Thanks for the great videos!

[@pieternice8707]

Hi Shane. Your info on weight cutting is very helpful, thanks! I'm an amateur boxer in the middle weight division in South Africa and have a very important fight coming up in 5 weeks from now. I'm just concerned about the fact that i weigh in and box on the same day. How much weight will be appropriate to cut. Please help brother!!!

[@jamandcracks8875]

How did you go?

[@user-ou4jg5hn9v]

None at all, fight at ur natural weight if u fight and weight in same day

[@EdwardElric00]

i didn't know how to contact but u r the best u teach very nicely hope u'll b a successful trainer

[@suchhun]

Bruh but working out and sweating might require to re-hydrate.. And.. What if I pee yellow.. Should I still not consume water... (im talking about day 3-2 with 2 litre water).. Please answer.. 🙏

[@lucasfortes7705]

All that heavy lifting is paying off brother, nice gains 🖒

[@juniormata98]

Is it ok to cut 5-7 pounds for same day weigh ins?

[@brandonosrs3246]

can u do a video about what u eat after u weight and the day before the fight, im fighting in 3 days this saturday would be nice if its before lol good videos mate keep up the good work

[@はひややなかにし]

Thank you so much Shane this is exactly what I needed keep up the good work.

[@joshgano3632]

i like thes vids short straight to the point

[@tonee899]

What are some good workouts to avoid shoulder injuries? I've seen many fighters injure their shoulders and I recently hurt mine...

[@jandorksen7370]

Could You make a Video about submissions in street fights ? Not about chokes because we know they can work well but about heel hooks armbars and kimuras :)

[@michaelpalmer4263]

good video Shane. could u make a video on training correctly to move like Scott Adkins or Michael Jai White. just curious. bless

[@xVikingzx]

What if I walk around 168-171 normally and want to make 159? Is this a safe cut? It’s nearing 10% of my Bodyweight.

[@Cheez3Wagen]

Is Pocari sweat a good drink for this water weight cutting?

[@granhijodelmal]

do a video about how to lose weight and how to gain elasticity! please!

[@jaytundra]

LOVE YOUR TIPS🙌🙌💪👊

[@vladimirluchensvki6987]

im gonna fight my grandma wish me luck. will do this before it

[@dfsempire2712]

Anyone else panicking night before a weight in? I’ve got ADCC Dublin tmrw 😂

[@RAFAELUCHOCHUCO123]

Shane, I've got a problem, I've been cutting weight for a fight for 1 month so that I don't have to suffer that much the last week. The thing is that I'm fighting at 75kg, my "normal" weight is 80-82, It took me like one week to get the 78kg, but from 78kg it is impossible for me to cut the weight. I go jogging, train everyday and I even have a special diet for this. What else can I do?

[@juanhoffmann4096]

Did you dehydrate or just do diet?

[@HSGingerBiscuit]

Tips on belly fat? I'm a pro wrestler so my body needs to look toned and look in shape... So advice would be helpful :-)

[@debraangel-ann3536]

Okay, so for the people that don't understand and ask questions like "How are we gonna lose water weight if we drink more water?" or something similar to that, let me explain. So, you probably carry water weight because you don't get enough water. You body goes into "panic" mode when you don't get enough water so it stores the water. So when you drink more water, the body will tell itself "okay, you've got your water" and will release the stored water ( AKA taking a piss ) and you'll lose the water weight. Get it? Got it? Good. :)

[@codyleegalyean]

Can I use creatine during my cut, or should I stop taking it?

[@burkeysreviews]

Cool video! Just one question, do you drink all the water at once or throughout an allotted time slot?

[@sethmccann3844]

Hey Shane, do you plan on competing anytime soon? Whether it be boxing, kickboxing, MMA, etc.? I knew you've completed in the past so was just wondering if you planned on continuing to fight!

[@yousefal-awadi1742]

Which is better boxing or kick boxing??

[@TheLike_Button]

Kickboxing once you establish a solid foundation on boxing

[@danielpestner3878]

kickboxing is better i train it

[@TheLike_Button]

meek miWWy #killadelphia #fuckovo steven thompson

[@TheLike_Button]

meek miWWy #killadelphia #fuckovo still famous

[@yukonajr]

You are comparing the fame to effectiveness and skill. That's like apple and oranges.

[@TheMobster0]

What do proper diets consist of if you want to gain muscle and weight '

[@alexander8301]

Do you need to know anything going into the seminar? I really want to start boxing/muay thai and I want to go but I don't know anything about boxing or muay thai at all.

[@omarfelix5540]

Shane how can you take notes during bjj class without a camera ??

[@andreiciobirca832]

Shane how do I attack my opponent. How do I pressure him. I always find myself taking the back step In a fight. How do I pressure him more? Like the way GGG does.

[@kaichii777]

Shane as an amateur boxer yk you gotta weigh in/fight couple hours apart. How do i stop feeling really depleted and gassed before i even fight due to the cut? Also diet wise should i be eating the same meals. Breaky lunch dinner except just smaller incriments minimal carbs and sodium?

[@bran9496]

Shane, whats your position on head gear ? Is it safer, and can sparring be dangerous ? Thanks!

[@TheRedFoxization]

I fucking love this channel !

[@dantonsworldlld1666]

Will I put on weight drinking 2 gallons of water I’m only 9 days from my fight and have 8lbs to lose

[@davidroling6133]

Hey i was wondering if you could make a video about how and how much weight fighters loose also what are good exersises for this

[@nakerov]

Question. please answer if you are a fighter that actually has done it: The thing about exercising with warm heavy clothing, when does it has to be done? the day before the weigh in? moments before the weigh in? every day all week before the weigh in? thnx

[@Boxingarunachalpradesh]

I have the same question but nobody is giving a reply

[@napoleondynamite4148]

Any luck man?😂

[@napoleondynamite4148]

@@Boxingarunachalpradeshwhat do you think 9 months later?

[@Boxingarunachalpradesh]

@@napoleondynamite4148 I'm 10 kg overweight now

[@napoleondynamite4148]

@@Boxingarunachalpradesh I mean did you ever figure out the question

[@josefyk9520]

You probably got this from watching the ultimate fighter not from being sweaty :)

[@Boxingarunachalpradesh]

During the water loading in first 4 days should i need to work out or just wait for the fifth day to start exercise to sweat off the water weight? Please help as my weighin is next week

[@napoleondynamite4148]

Any luck pls answer im on fight week

[@Boxingarunachalpradesh]

@@napoleondynamite4148 it works brother 😊

[@Boxingarunachalpradesh]

@@napoleondynamite4148 it works just follow the exact instructions

[@toniclark4349]

But is it ok if you splurge one day ? Will it mess it up ?

[@123hazelnootkoek]

hyped for 200 ayy

[@jolugaar...]

Shane, I'd like to ask: What's your opinion about taking aminoacids? I mean, I drink protein shakes but... should I use BCAA too? Thanks bro.

[@ubaidshah1910]

No.

[@Dante-on5hh]

this is what I needed thanks :)

[@hammeringhank5271]

How much should you drink to rehydrate?

[@wildgiraffe273]

Hey Shane can you give any tips when looking for a gym Whether it be for boxing, Muay Thai, bjj etc I've looked around and I've found gyms that have heavy bags rings air conditioned but when going instuctor ate often not there so would it be quality of the gym or quality of the instructors whether they're there teaching and the gym is small or there not there but the gym has a ring/octagon also pricing should price be a issue cause there's some instructors who are in it for the money while others who actually wanna teach

[@michaelvega1599]

Yo shane how do you stop your self from flinching in a fight?

[@Jajache]

Hi I've just got 2 kgs to drop. Do I still follow the same process?

[@fabianwinqvist7948]

Another great video!

[@fighttips]

Thank you Fabian!

[@Anarquistadorador]

You can use creatina if you are cutting?

[@varvazinuangel]

What about salt baths?

[@yillis1337]

Just go play CS:GO

[@fighttips]

Nah, that saps water from your joints. You want them lubricated for cushion.

[@varvazinuangel]

aight, ive just seen UFC fighters do that on the ultimate fighter.

[@varvazinuangel]

Yillis1337 wut? what does a shooter game have to do with this?

[@AK-pr7gu]

How To Increase Weight For Fight Safely ??

[@jcole8659]

maybe u should explain Shane that drinking 2 gallon of without doing anything can kill u

[@bushidoe9634]

I walk around 170-165 when in peak shape. Im 5'8. So your advice is for me to fight at lightweight? When people are over 6 foot? Damn.

[@AWolf-gq2vu]

Unless you wanna kill your body to make featherweight, than yeah, lightweight. Also keep in mind that some guys are not really six foot, but prolly more like 5’10” or 5’11”. Ultimately you should do some more research and really take some time to think about the risks you’re willing to take with dehydration which by itself is dangerous, but also getting punched in the face while dehydrated after the weight cut puts you at risk for concussions even more.

[@magootacom2]

i have a question i really whanted to ask for a while, can u make a sereis of work outs for people who are 120 kilos ? i mean i love your work outs but it can really hurnt my knes what kind of exirsisies do u recomend

[@ipaddrummer5772]

5 days no food,only water???

[@bonsaiboi9083]

Is it really necessary to do that and i am only 15, is it unhealthy for children?

[@jakewest74]

Do I reduce sodium intake the whole week or can i leave it to later on in the week?

[@dujevukovic5131]

I need to cut like 1.5kg idk what to do every video is about cutting crazy amounts of weight

[@streetriderskc]

can you explain the whole concept behind "making weight" ...........why wouldn't someone just fight in a class that they fit in?...... instead of killing themselves to get to a certain weight? what is the advantage ?

[@hammeringhank5271]

Weigh ins are done one day before the fight. That gives you allot of opportunity to put on weight so you can be bigger than your opponent

[@Noah-pc6wq]

Hey Shane, would you recommend doing this level of water weight cutting for an amateur bout, where you weigh in and then fight in the span of just a few hours? Is it possible to rehydrate completely in that short span of time?

[@MegaRandom123321]

not even one day is enough to rehydrate fully so if u cut water weight . hours after the weigh ins u will still be tired

[@MrKazo99]

I have done it, but only a few lbs. Don't do it if it is more than 4-5 lbs. And start cutting the night b4. Drink isotonic drinks after the weigh in.

[@Noah-pc6wq]

A few pounds doesn't sound too bad, that would be about 2 kilos. Is there any advice on how much water to actually consume? Something less drastic than what Shane recommends, and probably in a shorter time frame, so less weight is lost. Would 3 days be possible? Drink a boatload of water the first day, cut that down to half, third day, day of fight, drink nothing from the moment you wake up till you get weighted? Any suggestions?

[@zhezpac]

How much weight can I safely cut and how to recover, in case when weight-in in the mourning and the fight is in the afternoon of that day? thank

[@battalionlead4128]

hi Shane , is jogging to loose weight a bad thing.

[@danielchavez3560]

No. That's the best thing to do to lose weight!!

[@battalionlead4128]

Some fitness instructors say u could put a lot of strain on your muscles but thnks

[@PandarenMaster]

FIFA tube if you cutting water weight for a weigh-in mma, wrestling etc... sauna is better than joging

[@dancena2]

Gamer just get proper running shoes from an actual running sweater. Just cause they’re called running shoes, they might not be good for running.

[@michaelstrazzere9603]

dancena2 lol. Sooo good running shoes prevents all pounding on your body.

[@elizabethgriffin6855]

My coach is only having me drink 1 gallon 5 days out and then increase to 1 1/2 gallons two days before...is the amount of water you drink correlated to your size?

[@Buggmaster9000]

Hey I'm Jonny I'm 13 and I've been taking mma for a few months to defend my Ma and I I'm currently a yellow belt I doubt it but do u know of john Carlo he is my coach any ways my first tournament is coming up on my 14 birthday on the 16th it's for Brazilian jujutsu and kick boxing do u have any recommendations

[@almonzerfayyadh1620]

Stay strong buddy , just be calm and collected , and hopefully with enough training you'll kick his butt :)

[@Buggmaster9000]

+Almonzer Fayyadh thanks man I really appreciate it

[@AdmiralMcGravy]

don't be intimidated, most people are quite nervous at tournaments whether they be a black belt or a yellow belt, be confident and stay focused

[@bbbruv2767]

just train hard, hard work will lead you to victory and eat right to help your body stay in shape.

[@MrKevin9856]

start hitting the punching bag really hard, get that explosive power and think of your combos alot, get yourself use to fighting fast and train with someone to help you with your vision and reaction time.

[@ProArtur02]

How shall I lose 5 kg in a week should I not eat

[@michaelkeenanhm]

I don't understand, what's the point of cutting the water weight if you rehydrate afterwards?

[@walterashworth1011]

the only time you should cut water weight is to weightless right before a weigh in or other similar things

[@nicknagel4201]

so you can fight at a lower weight than you are

[@meelthemenace]

+fightTIPS Can you do a fight like Gennady Golovkin(Triple G)?

[@petarmedo1192]

what is this water weight ?

[@killaJ671]

do you usually consume the 2 gallons or target water intake before a work out or just consume intake in a day?

[@Trundle_TheGreat]

Pretty sure he just means in total throughout the day

[@anasnasir8001]

Would you workout everyday before the fight ?

[@theangrystone1335]

Anas Nasir I would say very light getting towards the fight, sauna is best, don’t wanna use up too much energy

[@malvo1913]

How can i use my heels in fighting? 🤔

[@croissant87712]

Do we keep the food that we eat the same as before or cut down on that too?

[@MrKazo99]

Also depends on how much weight you have to "lose".

[@armyloveravishek9379]

If water loading is 3day and water cut is 3day then when to sauna suit for extreme sweat ??? From day 1 or day 4 pls clear this

[@mrpalin1711]

Thanks for this shane

[@Dale_The_Space_Wizard]

I have a question that you may be able to help me with as a fellow long haired man. When I am training, no matter how I tie my hair a few strands always come loose and flop into my eyes. What is the best way to tie ones hair to keep it out of the face ?

[@claudiocoto1360]

I do taekwondo and come back every time i have to cut weight lol