Weight classes in combat sports are designed to ensure fighters of similar sizes compete, minimizing body advantage except for height. However, UFC fighters often exploit loopholes. After the weigh-ins ahead of UFC 310, headline fighter Kai Asakura gained 11 pounds in just one hour. Fans quickly jumped on it, mocking the situation as they questioned the fairness of weight classes in the sport.
Weigh-ins require intense effort as fighters push their bodies to gain weight, often dehydrating themselves. Asakura, a former bantamweight, competes at 125 lbs for a title fight. However, right after the weigh-ins, he gained 11 lbs, showcasing a dramatic transformation and raising questions about the fairness of such weight fluctuations in combat sports.
Some fans claimed that Asakura was cheating, arguing that the fight was for the flyweight title.
Cheating already is crazy
— indigoism (@HidanSan_) December 7, 2024
One fan mentioned that he’ll have a significant advantage with this extra weight.
@vyolentsback he’s gonna have the size advantage for sure
— Boggman (@elfbarsarebad4u) December 7, 2024
Meanwhile, one fan called the weight classes a joke.
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That's what happens when you severely dehydrated yourself to make weight….
— 🇺🇲 The Dank American 🇺🇸 (@TheDankAmerican) December 7, 2024
One fan pointed out that this is what happens when fighters push themselves to the limit, dehydrating just to gain weight.
That's what happens when you severely dehydrated yourself to make weight….
— 🇺🇲 The Dank American 🇺🇸 (@TheDankAmerican) December 7, 2024
Here are some top reactions from fans:
What’s the point of weight cutting then?
— Marisa 🇺🇸🐘 (@MarisaBelle2981) December 7, 2024
That's what happens when you severely dehydrated yourself to make weight….
— 🇺🇲 The Dank American 🇺🇸 (@TheDankAmerican) December 7, 2024
How tf they do that?
— jeremy dahlin (@jeremydahlin) December 7, 2024
Kai Asakura Opens Up About Harrowing Street Fight: Brother’s Shocking Betrayal
Asakura’s journey into MMA began in an unusual way, inspired by his older brother, a well-known street fighter in their neighborhood. After defeating every challenger in the area, his brother turned his focus to Asakura. One night, he handed Asakura a pair of boxing gloves and unleashed powerful strikes, pushing him into the world of fighting. This early experience shaped Asakura’s path to MMA, as shared during UFC 310 Countdown.
In his words, “The story of how I got into MMA is quite crazy. My older brother was fighting in the street every day. He beat everyone, and there was no one left to fight. So, one day, my older brother called me into the street at night. Suddenly he gave me some boxing gloves to wear. He was really trying to kill me with each strike.”
Asakura didn’t break under pressure. He dodged every punch, showing the skills that would shape his fighting career. What seemed like a tough street fight became a turning point. His brother’s harsh test inspired him to pursue MMA, eventually leading to a UFC title shot.
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