5 Reasons Why You Should Watch UFC Weigh-Ins

Thanks to the internet, I’ve been watching the weigh-ins for a lot of the MMA events and the UFC does it big. I just saw UFC 118 and they do it right. They’ve made an event out of it and surprisingly enough — it’s like clockwork. They start on time, and they get those fighters out on those scales with the quickness. Within that 30 minute timeframe, you get to see a lot of things that prepare you for event, and I wanted to share that with you:

1. Arianny Celeste :)


Who doesn’t want to see more of Arianny Celeste? Watch for her making faces or giggling in the background. Not much else to say here…but I can’t wait for November. I just had to get that out of the way.

2. To make, or not to make, weight


Making weight is a huge part of the fight game, and if you don’t you’ve got a huge problem. The fight can be cancelled or you can lose a percentage of your purse, which is usually given to the opponent. Fighters don’t make a ton of money in MMA yet, so it’s important to make weight.

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