Tag: MMA Rapid Extreme Weight Cut Injury List

PFL/Bellator Fighter Reportedly in Coma From Rapid Extreme Weight Cut

October 19, 2024

Today it was revealed that Brazilian fighter Daiane Silva, who was making her Bellator/PFL debut, fell into a coma during a rapid extreme weight cut. The news was confirmed by Cris Cyborg’s MMA promotion This tragedy occured a full month ago but is just making public headlines today. In a concerning twist to this tragedy … More PFL/Bellator Fighter Reportedly in Coma From Rapid Extreme Weight Cut

Documenting The Tolls of Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts in MMA

September 3, 2014

This Post was originally published in 2014 but is frequently updated.  Scroll down to read through a lengthy list of documented injuries and deaths from rapid extreme weight cuts.  If you are aware of other incidents that should be added to this list feel free to contact me with details. _____________________________________________________________ Following UFC 177, an event … More Documenting The Tolls of Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts in MMA