Tag: Fighter health

In 2019, Tony Ferguson's wife filed a restraining order against him, alleging severe paranoia and erratic behavior, which brought public attention to the potential mental and personal tolls of his fighting career. This incident, along with numerous high-impact fights and serious injuries, prompts a closer look at the wide-ranging 'side effects' linked to the former UFC interim champion.

Before a fight, UFC fighters engage in extreme weight-cutting practices, with some losing over 20 pounds in a single week by severely limiting their water intake. The misconception that UFC fighters not drinking water is a constant state is rooted in this high-risk, temporary dehydration strategy to make a specific weight class.