The Evolution Of Weight Cutting | Best & Worst Methods

[@redteddy135]

Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversions for the baths 102/103 F(normal hot tub) --> 39 °C 104 --> 40 °C 107 --> 41.67(about 42) °C for reference, the miette hot springs(in the jasper park) have 40 °C and 37 °C pools

[@antoinebernaudin8304]

You should make a video on weight cutting for amateurs having same-day weigh ins. Would love to hear you on this topic as I haven't seen someone cover this yet

[@JordanMeight]

For sure

[@windytv7511]

Would advise not to cut weight if weigh in is same day

[@antoinebernaudin8304]

Tbh here in my gym we are asked to lose approximately 2/3kg maximum, which is doable but during my last camp I lost the weight too fast and was super fatigued

[@windytv7511]

@@antoinebernaudin8304 how long do u typically get to rehydrate

[@samjohnsonkb]

Ongjen Topic has a great video about it. Just search "Ongjen Topic weight cutting" and it covers how he approaches it fighting in Thailand, where same day weigh-ins are the norm

[@blackbeasley23]

I cut from 225lbs to 206.6lbs using hot bath water with salt for 3 hours. It destroys your brain and blood pressure 😂. If you get out the tub to fast you will passout. The day of my fight i couldnt remember my techniques, my cardio was cut in half and your speed is depleted. The sauna suite i got it done in with a mile jog with no pain or brain damage in 45 minutes with 15lbs gone😤💪🏾

[@darienorvin6397]

Late to this, but I find everyone's body reacts different. I always do hot bath. Each time I've done sauna or sauna suit I feel like I'm gonna die and have a rough cut. But other people swear against hotbath

[@Yuffie777]

Done the bath one unintentionally and had to hug the cold floor afterwards for like 15 minutes. That was fun

[@windytv7511]

I just cut from 170 to 145 for my first kickboxing match. Followed the process and it worked out but was tough. Hopefully this video has more insights to help the cut be easier next time around! (Next fight is September 2nd) starting to diet this week)

[@kevinm.4559]

Wow, I don't need to cut that much but what did you do to cut that much?

[@windytv7511]

@@kevinm.4559 I went on a almost full keto diet and put myself through a calorie deficit for about 6 weeks before the fight and did a lot of cardio to burn extra calories. By fight week I was 160 and once I finished water loading I got down to 156 and weighed in at 146.5 the day before the fight using a sauna suit and hot bath, The day of the fight I weighed 167. This was June 3rd I ended up getting a first round finish but I did feel weaker although I was stronger than my opponent I felt weaker than usual.

[@windytv7511]

I Will say I got a few rough cramps just from trying to talk the day I cut all the weight there’s a video of Uriah Faber explaining the exact pain, idk how to avoid it other than not cutting but maybe there are ways around that. Like not moving too fast and maybe not cutting so much in such a short time maybe space it out idk yet still learning!

[@kennymorales5838]

170 to 145 for your first match ?! That’s crazy how tall are you ? I do Muay Thai gonna fight my debut soon

[@windytv7511]

@@kennymorales5838 6 foot, small frame really I just don’t strictly diet until 6 weeks out so it leaves me with some more weight packed on but usually I’m working out and creating muscle out of the fat I gain. Not chiseled by any means tho!

[@legendlegend467]

Gabriel can you make a video of how to fight someone who keeps long range and uses a lot of front kicks?

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

I hated cutting weight as wrestler, after years of doing it I realized that I wasn't worth it to kill yourself before a match just to get a 5 or 10 pound advantage.

[@Ninjacob00]

Especially when you wrestle at your natural “lean” weight and have the stamina advantage over everyone

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

@@Ninjacob00 Exactly.

[@richardchristy5408]

I think I’m short because of cutting in high school. These days there are regulations.

[@Ninjacob00]

Question for you guys what about Creatine intake? Do we stop taking it the week we water cut?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Book private zoom session with Gabriel to improve striking technique, develop your fighting style, improve fight IQ, etc. gabrielvarga.as.me/schedule.php

[@kargetina]

Weight cutting is going against everything the original UFC was supposed to be. A martial artist vs martial artist and may the better man win. A 230 pound man like Pereira who weighted 185 pounds 2 minutes out of 365 days, made a mockery of what should have been a test of skill not sanctioned cheating. Crocop was fighting at 220 as a HW and people like Pereira and Costa are at least the same size, if not bigger, and they fight 2 categories below. The same problem has been in boxing, kickboxing, every sport where there's a weigh-in. The weigh-in should be an hour before the fight. If you're more than 5 pounds than the weight class you're supposed to fight in, which would allow for fight day fluctuations, you get an immediate DQ loss. The sport would be better, the fights would be better, the fighters would be healthier and a 185 pound fighter (someone who now masquerades as a LW or FW) would the 185 champ, not a HW.

[@meroslav239]

One championship has the best system

[@cloudydoesgames]

Could you make a video about rehydration

[@MatadorM9]

Very interesting video, but sounds awful having to cut weight like that. Btw, I’m looking forward to a rematch with Skrivers. I personally think you won the last round. He didn’t do much other than the takedowns and you score a very good knockdown. I expect if you add some grappling to your arsenal, you will dominate the next fight.

[@meroslav239]

I used to jog with a ski jacket and and 4 hoodies. It was so hard and i had no energy. Sauna is also way to demanding on my body. Then i discovered hot baths and its the best way imo. Water Hot as possible and a lot of salt, then 2 mins in and 2 mins break 5 mins in 5 mins break 10 min in 10 mins break Max 10 mins Always put on a bath robe to sweat extra. I also bring a towel soked with cold water to put on my head, if it's to hot. When I made the weight, I go take a cold shower to cool my body.

[@KeyserSoze23]

Jogging with a ski jacket and 4 hoodies on seems like a good way to potentially collapse on the road, especially in this weather now.

[@mateuszgorecki6848]

Can you make a video about regeneration techniuques? It is interesting topic,would be helpfull for a lot of people.

[@darienorvin6397]

Cutting weight rn for fight Friday!

[@G36-999]

next to link in bio for sauna sleeping bag it says sauna sleeping bag but then links to the massage gun

[@crimsonchaos2137]

What’s the maximum you would suggest cutting in water weight ?

[@kvarga9164]

I am going to put this out for anyone to read as I responded to one subcribers comment - and not sure how many will see it and it is an important observation You and others may well really dislike my comment as I would suggest to you what you are doing is not really that good for you health aspect wise and/or the whole concept of fighters feeling they need to cut that much weight to compete in a weight class that is just so far below where they should be, to me kind of defeats the whole purpose of doing martial arts. We train hard and then are brave enough to actually get in the ring and fight. You can do martial arts your whole life, as many have - but never pony up and get in the ring to face an equally prepared and skilled opponent. Just my opinion and I could be wrong..... BUT - trying to get that much of a size advantage over an opponent is kind of like being the school yard bully looking for a smaller weaker kid to beat up on. Challenge yourself by being the same size and weight as your opponent and leave it down to skill level and not a 10 - 15 lb advantage in the ring. There are many studies on excesive weight loss and no matter what anyone tells you, being your size and dropping 25 lbs is excessive / unhealthy weight loss. As I stated just my opinion and I may well offend a bunch of people out there - but after doing this sport for close to 60 years now I have seen a lot of people suffer in the long term from things they did when they were young and thought they were immune to the adverse affects of things. Gabriel Varga's dad - Keith

[@jmiahTNT]

Another good video. I am curious about you thoughts on other sweat enhancers, like have you used Sweet Sweat, Aboline or anything like that? If so what are your thoughts about those? Do you feel as drained or even more drained because of it?

[@ronmka8931]

why didnt you mention water loading??

[@Vinnyygo]

Any advice for amateurs making same day cuts?

[@meroslav239]

Don't cut much if it is on the same day. You need time to rehydrate, and if you drink a lot, you will feel it in the fight. Fighting somebody your size should not be terrifying

[@Effortis]

First! Lol Ty for uploading really curious of your thoughts on this topic! :D

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@timTNTtucker]

What is the stuff called that fighters rub on themselves to make them sweat more?

[@handsomedevil6458]

Noted

[@sungear]

How much can/should you cut?

[@Ratchetti]

It baffles my mind how ppl struggle with losing weight when they cut for cardio sports 😅 just track your macors and eat foods that you like and fill you

[@brandonmcalpin9228]

Just fight at your natural weight class? Easiest way to make weight 😂 That’s why I love ONE Championship, they basically force you to fight at your walking around weight.

[@meroslav239]

I agree, but especially in mma, as a professional, you have to cut weight. Your earnings depend on your performance and wrestling with a skilled opponent, which happens to be a little heavier and makes a world of difference. I also hate it, but thats what it is

[@brandonmcalpin9228]

@@meroslav239 Understandable. There’s also a difference in body frame and height. Being 5’7” myself, I’d have to compete at Flyweight or Featherweight, despite my natural weight being 140-150. Definitely don’t want to trade blows with Micheal Chandler or wrestle with Islam who walk around at 180+ 😂 But I guess my point is, is it possible to just get to your fighting weight and keep it as close to that weight year round or would you starve and be miserable? I don’t compete yet so idk

[@Docinaplane]

I feel the main reason Conor McGregor did so well was his ability to cut weight better than most anybody. When you look at his record against opponents he wasn't bigger than, his record is not that good.

[@nlytend1]

Its like this video was made just for me 😂

[@juangraciaofficial]

"My opinion, this has been the easiest weight cut, easiest, my opinion"

[@Chriss-zy2pm]

Yo Gabriel, could I get sum boxing gear for free (just trying if theres a chance) love ur vids!

[@matthew-jy5jp]

You are a class act and grsat champion Gabe.

[@straitbeats]

Conor never missed weight. Should’ve used khabib. He almost died and had to go to the hospital

[@dontblink3042]

Can you kick in those sauna suits? Without it ripping

[@dieselx999]

What's the best portable sauna? Imma buy one for a bjj competition

[@KennyWiseMMA]

Not worth it

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

My new favorite is semaglutide :D

[@gyujiko]

Why everybody using conor?😂

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Cause he looks like a skeleton at 145lbs

[@gyujiko]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial 😂