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Discussions consistently emphasize that weight cutting practices are widespread in MMA and other combat sports, citing research and personal publications, with phrases like 'significant risks' and 'more beyond that' indicating concerns for both safety and strategic advantages. The tone combines factual references and questioning attitudes, which reflect a moderate level of engagement and concern about the article’s themes.
Most discussions recognize that weight cutting is a significant issue, especially in MMA, aligning with the article's findings.
Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing additional research and asking why athletes engage in such practices.
Discussions involve sharing personal insights, citing research, and emphasizing the importance of understanding weight-cutting tactics.
The conversations highlight the substantial influence of weight manipulation on competition outcomes and athlete health.
1a. Why would they do this? Research does suggest that even 1% weight advantage on your opponent cant result in an ~7% greater chance of winning (https://t.co/hO7dCtJqJb). Also my data shows weight cuts persist in these sports (https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE) (3/9)
@garthy1982 @EbanieBridges @VidaDeBoxing @TerriHarper96 @StefyBull @Melissastvil8 @loudibella @afowler06 @MoniqueBovino @MichellePhelps @ufc @fighthype Weight-cutting habits do indeed seem to be worst in MMA. https://t.co/DF41hgwbbw
@ManOfShark @master_zar The research data does consistently show less (than MMA) weight cutting as a whole in boxing. In fact, I have published such research https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE
However, there can be significant risks to performance and health. And the prevelance and magnitude of weight cutting seems to be highest in combat sports, particularly MMA. https://t.co/ZcMs3J09Vr https://t.co/U2OQeH7ikQ
@dmfightingisbad @N0tAnthonyDavis Because they believe it will give them an advantage. Research has shown that each 1% of body mass gives ~7% improved chance of winning (https://t.co/hO7dCtJqJb). Plus, I have published research showing cuts still exist in sports with same day weigh ins (https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE)
@RodtangAddict @antontabuena https://t.co/L8bUEZsJfq https://t.co/jxKz7l0qJo https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE https://t.co/rTgLsDQiZd https://t.co/c9rNPcjrZk Those are probably decent starting points. But there's much more beyond that.
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However, there can be significant risks to performance and health. And the prevelance and magnitude of weight cutting seems to be highest in combat sports, particularly MMA. https://t.co/ZcMs3J09Vr https://t.co/U2OQeH7ikQ
@ManOfShark @master_zar The research data does consistently show less (than MMA) weight cutting as a whole in boxing. In fact, I have published such research https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE
RT @OliverBarley: 1a. Why would they do this? Research does suggest that even 1% weight advantage on your opponent cant result in an ~7% gr…
@RodtangAddict @antontabuena https://t.co/L8bUEZsJfq https://t.co/jxKz7l0qJo https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE https://t.co/rTgLsDQiZd https://t.co/c9rNPcjrZk Those are probably decent starting points. But there's much more beyond that.
1a. Why would they do this? Research does suggest that even 1% weight advantage on your opponent cant result in an ~7% greater chance of winning (https://t.co/hO7dCtJqJb). Also my data shows weight cuts persist in these sports (https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE) (3/9)
@dmfightingisbad @N0tAnthonyDavis Because they believe it will give them an advantage. Research has shown that each 1% of body mass gives ~7% improved chance of winning (https://t.co/hO7dCtJqJb). Plus, I have published research showing cuts still exist in sports with same day weigh ins (https://t.co/DF41hgOkpE)
@garthy1982 @EbanieBridges @VidaDeBoxing @TerriHarper96 @StefyBull @Melissastvil8 @loudibella @afowler06 @MoniqueBovino @MichellePhelps @ufc @fighthype Weight-cutting habits do indeed seem to be worst in MMA. https://t.co/DF41hgwbbw