BEGINNERS Guide To Cutting Weight For Combat Sports | From 6X World Champion

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Cutting weight properly, not only to make weight, but to still feel healthy and energetic is a scientific process.
In this video I break down how I made weight for my most recent fight and what the entire weight cut week looks like.
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@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

This is how I've made weight for the last 3-4 years. I come in right on point every time. The most recent weight cut I was .2lbs over on the unofficial scale. I almost know exactly when to stop the cut. I had to go back and cut for another 3 minutes.

@prabhatn4 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks! Can you do another video on rehydration?

@lrwhiteley 3 года назад

Excellent video. You r helping me tremendously. God bless you 🙏

@buzzkill808raven2 2 года назад

I'm 6'1" and only weight 142 lbs but I do a full body workout and at least light cardio pretty much every day, heavy cardio 2-4 times a week plus I shuffle dance for hours on weekends which gives me insanely good footwork and power ...I feel like I'm already at a cut weight because I look like a fighter fresh from the sauna, standing on the scale...slightly sunken cheeks, and you can see my ribs and spine but I have a siiick 6 pack ;-). Would you advise fighting at my walking weight? If I cut, I could probably get to super-featherweight!

@innocentbystander4914 2 года назад

@@buzzkill808raven2 sounds like 135 would be the perfect weight class for you

@thepolticalone961 3 года назад

I wish there were more weight classes and less weight cutting. It's so dangerous

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

I'd be down with that. Boxing weight classes are much closer and I think it's great.

@thepolticalone961 3 года назад

@@GabrielVargaOfficial I think it would be a good idea. UFC really need a 165 division

@GunnLeonn 3 года назад

@@thepolticalone961 and super heavyweight

@user-sx2on5bh7b Год назад

@@thepolticalone961 okay Kevin lee 💀

@mmareviewer.2372 3 года назад

I always welcome the advice from this channel.

@JeremyBalliston 3 года назад

Not enough people do videos on weight cutting. It's a shame as it could help fighters do it more safely. Seems like everyone is scared of giving way they secret mojo. Thanks Gab!

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Happy to share. Like you said it's about safety and there should be more content shared on it. I'm glad everyone seems to like this video.

@elijahbutton6309 3 года назад

Awesome video! Super useful and informative, super underrated channel

@mattgaver5213 2 года назад

Thank you for your content champ.. big help. I'm a professional boxer from Bakersfield CA and this information is so valuable.

@AndresRamiresFitness 3 года назад

Dude this is awesome thanks. I always use a sauna suit but I will definitely try and add the portable sauna to help make a more efficient weight cut. Thanks bro!

@asAbsolute 3 года назад

It’s pretty crazy how underrated you are. Thanks for the tips and advice Champ.

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Appreciate it!

@user-lx3kr1xp8i 5 дней назад

Earned the sub with this one, gonna utilize this info for my upcoming fight !

@owenchan7086 2 года назад

Thanks for the great content, I am weighing in next week!

@danielmacias9725 11 месяцев назад

Gabriel you’re the absolute best

@michael.schuler 2 года назад

Gabriel is total student of every aspect of his craft. Fantastic mentor re: fighting, training, health, life.

@kyronpitts6220 3 года назад

Saved for future weight cuts 😂 great content btw! I like the half n half method.

@the_h15z 2 года назад

amazing channel, i wish had this sort of info 15 years ago when i was competing

@robloxgod6945 3 года назад

Great video super informative thank you for the knowledge you share Champ as someone that fights at 145 as well this is especially helpful

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Awesome. Hurray for the featherweights! One of the most exciting divisions to watch.

@conspiracychris4742 3 года назад

Amazing. Thank you for this!🙏

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@deagankohlbeck333 Год назад

This is great because most people make videos on water weight cutting and I wanted a more healthy alternative

@anthonybutt5988 3 года назад

Excellent sensible and *safe* advice. Many thanks. 👍

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Yes. Safety first. 😀

@thebodysnatcher4359 Год назад

Thank you so much! I'm doing this for a small cut in bjj.

@mombocombos4167 Год назад

same here. I hope you did well

@user-fs6gb9lo6z Год назад

very helpful info, thanks

@smoothjiujitsumossvale7777 3 года назад

Awesome video.

@FM-dm8xj 3 года назад

once again with a great video!! thank you very much! I was also wondering if we can ever get a video on brain damage in combat sports and how to prevent those issues, that would be a great video i believe.

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Yes. I'll try and get that done this week. My brother is in med school and helped in a concussion study over the Summer. I'll get him in on the video.

@fightaestheticsandmore2125 3 года назад

very nice....great video and great channel..!!1 keep it up

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Thank you, I will

@ahmadal-jafre3261 3 года назад

One of the reasons I stopped competing in amateur kickboxing, i just like food too much, great video champ!

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

I love food. So much. I feel like I appreciate even more after a cut.

@ahmadal-jafre3261 3 года назад

@@GabrielVargaOfficial that's so true, I remember just pig-ging out after weigh ins. Beautiful

@brynrietz1862 Год назад

Awesome vid

@Jajache Год назад

Awesome video! Just wanted to know if we have to cut on the carbs and salt in that last week of the weigh-ins?

@simon4075 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the video. Do you suggest the same method for tournaments where weigh-in is done twice? Say Fri: weight in, Sat: Fight, Sun: weight in again and fight. I’ve been dieting and walking around close to the fight weight now. They are giving us a 7 pound increment. Im walking around closer to the higher end lol should I eat more since there still about 4 weeks to go or just maintain my calorie intake to stay the same weigh atm. Thanks!

@juanadorno7228 3 года назад

Respect ✊

@Titaboa1639 2 года назад

Hi Gabriel, could you make a video about rehydration after weigh ins?

@luisvasconcelosdias9597 3 года назад

Great video, thanks for the tips. For those who are not professional fighters and have other stuff during normal day, would you consider doing it with a little bit more time to cut? And what do you think is a safe number of lbs to cut in order to be healthy for the fight?

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

I like to go percentage based. I think 10% of your body weight should be the max you cut. Some would say that's not enough but I think that is safe. I've done long weight cuts and I found it harder mentally. Just my opinion but I think it's better to do a serious 5 day cut than stretch it out to 10+ days. I still have enough energy to do other things during that time. I used to still work and have school during weight cut week. Or course it's much nicer not having it and just being able to rest.

@philipshapkin2802 11 месяцев назад

Gabriel is now teaching his opponents

@krypticzisback 5 месяцев назад

Hi Mr.Vargas have you ever tried a wool sauna hat? It keeps your head cooler then without making you able to stay in the sauna longer. You can even soak the hat with ice cold water for better effect

@Cub__ 3 года назад

Hey Champ i just wanted to say great video and i appreciate the knowledge and insight. What do you think about fasting for 16-18h a day and having One big meal where you consume your calories? Thx a ton 🙏

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

I've never tried that method. I like eating 5-6 small meals per day. I never feel sluggish or full which I prefer.

@alexdonchev1491 Год назад

Would you do anything differently if you had to fight the same day of your weigh ins?

@danielmacias9725 11 месяцев назад

I’m scared I have to weigh 205 aug 11 2023 and I’m 221 rn 😰😰😰 wish me luck in making weight Gabriel, TOTALLY love your content coach!

@southpaw3154 4 месяца назад

Did you make weight???

@collabcomm9007 3 года назад

How do you manage food and liquid after the cut? What do you walk in to the ring at? How much weight should you look to put back on after a cut? What do you eat before the fight?

@punchpunchpass9735 3 года назад

Good question. What kind of food and how much meal before the fight would be good to know the Varga's tips

@julianfrank9673 Год назад

Thank you for the advise I'm cutting weight for my first boxing fight currently. I only have to cut 8-9lbs from about 184-175. Still it's really not that easy. Got to cut 5 more pounds in the next 12hrs

@GabrielVargaOfficial Год назад

You got this!

@sweettoothnall617 3 года назад

Very informative video. What’s your thought for amateurs where you most time fight on same day. Would you cut the same way?

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

No. That is very different. I'll have to do an episode on that as well. It's too detailed to list out here.

@sweettoothnall617 3 года назад

@@GabrielVargaOfficial I can see why. I fought Nationals in April and GG in June. Both times felt sluggish and gassed mid 2nd where I know I shouldn’t be and cause me losses. Next fight on 7Aug. I will start eating right and focus a pound per day so I be in weigh days prior and not shedding 5-6 pounds of water 2-3 days prior. (Walking around 210 fighting 201, desiring to be at 178 one day) Thanks again for replying and looking forward for this video in the future. Gracias Campeon!

@owens6574 3 года назад

zero dislikes impressive

@abdelrahmanhosam3913 5 месяцев назад

What is the rub that helps you sweat more in the sauna , is it mint oil ?

@itsmenelson3010 Год назад

What about in between the weigh in and the fight? Do you drink the same 4-5l and increase the carba again?

@MonacoRocha 3 года назад

Gabriel ,Love your Videos Brother.. Are you Portugese or Spanish? Your Last Name is Latino...

@midashd8275 4 месяца назад

What are you wearing under your Saunasuit to cut weight?

@dario2493 2 года назад

Hi, could you please advise what food and drink is best to have after the weight cut prior to the fight?

@GabrielVargaOfficial 2 года назад

I think I have most of that covered in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KPK3maX41Lk.html

@HighPerformanceAlways 3 месяца назад

What is the rub you mentioned that helps with sweating more?

@Tr8nt 11 месяцев назад

I heard “I don’t eat any grains” as “I don’t eat any greens” and was so confused

@gabrielgabriel5177 2 месяца назад

How should I do water cut if I have the fight in the same day as weight in and i need to wake up early to travel to another city? I mean I dont have any time in the morning to cut water becouse i need to be traveling. Should i do the water cut in the evening before and stay fasting around 17 hours?

@danielthetornado Год назад

khamzat chimaev should watch this

@crisgetcrucified6972 Год назад

Is putting on 3 hoodies and running the same thing as a sauna suit?

@jacobwhite4384 2 года назад

Did I miss his review on Sauna Suits??

@rayansecond7254 4 месяца назад

can anybody help me? What should i eat to cut weight? Can u pls give me examples of dishes pls that would be awsome (the only thing i can think of is chicken and salad for cutting weight)

@danyduck4100 3 года назад

About the portable sauna, how many LB do u lose ? And how long do u spend inside ? Thanks

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

(14:55) Got you covered here.

@casualkiller3803 2 года назад

Do bodybuilders weight cut different?

@crudo1991 3 года назад

Hey Gabriel, lately I feel way to heavy, I'm a very muscular guy but I guess my body fat is around 20% what can I eat to be fully fed and not be hungry but reduce body fat to arround 10? I'm 177 cm high and have 90kg atm.

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

I believe you want to focus on foods that fill up the stomach but have less calories. Oil, cheese, etc has lots of calories but won't fill you up. Meat is okay but fruit, veggies, beans, etc will fill you up without having too many calories. I also try to drink lots of water to make sure I'm partially full before eating.

@crudo1991 3 года назад

@@GabrielVargaOfficial thanks for replying . I will try to cut the crap. I drink lots of milk and cornflakes, it's a bad habit from my childhood...I give feedback in a few weeks👌

@timothyfreeman97 2 года назад

@@crudo1991 how's your journey currently, bro?

@brandonaispuro9836 Год назад

I gotta make 165 in 3 weeks. Ima at 179 rn

@nyashnader1 2 года назад

What if your pp weighs 3 lbs?

@fabriziogarreta7400 11 месяцев назад

Hey gabriel do you think a weigh cut from 135-138lbs to 125/126 lbs is to much? It’s 9.5 percent of my body weight not sure if it’s safe or if I’ll be at 100 percent on fight day, would like to know your thoughts

@romeokbeltran14 10 месяцев назад

anything less than 10% is safe i believe but i don’t remember. Check out weight cutting by chael aonnen and greg doucette. The greg doucette videos on it are also great is watch that first. I got a fight on Saturday cutting from 155 to 135lbs so i feel the struggle brotha

@fabriziogarreta7400 10 месяцев назад

@@romeokbeltran14 thank you so much brother

@glock_9ine956 6 месяцев назад

@@fabriziogarreta7400hey man, Ik I’m late but, if you are going from 135 to 125 and using the half and half method (5 diet and 5 fat), then that’s perfectly ok. However, you you are cutting 10 pounds of water that is way too much unless you have professionals around you

@fabriziogarreta7400 5 месяцев назад

@@glock_9ine956thank you so much bro

@RRopexzkCODAW 3 года назад

How much it is in kilos ? 🤔

@karolinakubisiak6711 Год назад

Time stamps would be appreciated

@tinadarealmilliondollarbaby 3 года назад

Should i cut/slow down water intake fight week?

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

No. You increase water intake. 4-8 litres of water each day. A little less the day before weighing in.

@pe1er1 4 месяца назад

Have anyone used a sauna suit inside the sauna?

@francescom9482 2 года назад

if i have the weight in and the fight in the same day would you raccomend not doing any weight cut (showing up at the exact weight) or doing it the same?

@Nobs606 3 года назад

Are you gonna send this to your opponent?

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Haha. No but I am hopeful this helps others avoid missing weight even if they aren't competing against me.

@stephenplessner 3 года назад

5 days out you start water loading?

@GabrielVargaOfficial 3 года назад

Yes. 4-5 litres for the first 4 days and more like 2 the day before weigh-ins. I don't cut as much water weight as others. Just 4lbs. Years ago I drank 6-7 litres of water but the cut still seems to go just as well with a couple litres less.

@JackEksteen 2 года назад

did you take supplements? like creatine?

@GabrielVargaOfficial 2 года назад

The only stuff I'm taking right now is from BiOptimzers. I'm trying to stay extra clean with my supplements. I'm on the magnesium, use their protein powder and a couple other things.

@JackEksteen 2 года назад

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Thanks Champ! But have you drinked in the past for a fight? Because i've heard that creatine make you gain water wheight and also i heard that high level athletes drink that. So i've never understood how they complement both things in the weigh-in week. You are doing such a well work, its very helpfull. There is a lot of misinformation about all that sorrounds combat sports

@robertgoes79 3 года назад

If both fighters use the waterweightcut method, why dont you just fight 5 lbs higher in weight. Both fighters will have more energy and it will result in a more spectacular fight.

@gluehuffer6955 3 года назад

There would need to be a way to enforce that. Otherwise, they will just pack on more muscle and cut waterweight again. Hydration tests or something would be needed

@Andrew-ml7jt Год назад

low carb or low fat for cutting?

@GabrielVargaOfficial Год назад

I go low carb

@Polis5tweezy Год назад

I bet your opponent watched this video right after lmao

@danraine9009 2 года назад

Honestly very poor advice 1lb a day is bound to cause muscle loss. Much better to be consistent with diet over a longer period in my opinion which leads to the most muscle retention and subsequently strength