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Just wanted to give a shout out to a guy I have the blessing to train with quasi regularly. Mich Gagnon is a beast. 10 2 MMA 2-1 UFC, 10 for 10 subs, one of the nastiest guillotines out there (although after feeling Denys thats a hard one to beat lol). 2 FoN for him in 3 fights. Wishing you the best my friend, keep it up. WAR Gagnon :)
Yeah he's a beast and super fun to roll with.
I'm sure he appreciates the rolls you gave him in preparation for that fight Stew.
Apparently no one was impressed at a record of 10-10 subs in a no gi fashion ... but Shaub got more talk on this forum :P
Great fight!
you lucky fucker. Loved that ground work.
Seen him fight live a few times here in Montreal. He's a beast, especially at 135. Guy seems strong as fuck, his guillotine is ridiculous.
Hes a beast, Saturday by noon he was 153 :) He is strong and hes got great endurance
Jesus! I wonder how often fights are decided by who can cut the most weight vs fighting skill? Always wished weigh ins where on fight night. Or at lest they should re-weigh the fighters before the fight and let the fans know what they weight for the fight, I always wonder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart Landry
Kimura was up to 155 when he entered the ring I think.
Gagnon was going to fuck him up either way. The guy is amazing. I am staggered with the fact that he is only ranked as a Blue Belt in TROOP jiu Jitsu. He puts game on a lot of guys that rank higher than him. Worst Knee on belly I have been trapped under so far.
Stew can speak more on his rolling because Stew is a total beast, whereas I just kinda get submitted over and over and over when I roll him.
yeah, i assumed he cut too. pretty obvious weight wasn't an issue this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurzy
Mitch is a beast and he's here to stay. Humble, fun guy, great jiu jitsu, great standup, awesome wrestling. He is big, but everyone is big in that division. I know he wants that belt and a buddy of mine whos about 170 bumped into Renan Barao that weekend and they were the same size so Mitch is pretty much on par with the top dogs in the division in regards to size :P
Disgusting, its mma not pro weight cutting. Hopefully one day we will be rid of this element. Def a fan, you cant blame guys for taking advantage of the rules. Same as playing for points in sport jj.
As of now we might not be looking at the best guys in each division but the best guys that also make massive cuts.
Mitch cuts about 15-18 pounds. Nothing out of the ordinary. I personally am against weight cuts because to me it reeks of sandbagging, but it seems it's an industry standard, so if everyone is doing it at least you know what you're getting into.
Until they make same day weigh in's, the trend will continue.
Besides, Mitch would fuck up a lot of guys regardless of weight.
Regardless of what Mitch Gagnon, or any fighter, does ,as far as weight cutting, Im a fan. Its within the rules and nearly every single fighter does it. I dont think Mitch Gagnon needs a white knight on this issue guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson
Mitch Just got his Purple tonight
Wow, congrats to him!
Wonder when/who he will fight next?
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Originally Posted by Kurzy
If they made same day weigh-ins, fighters would still cut weight (look at BJJ tournaments). You would just have the added danger of fighters fighting while dehydrated (I imagine that can't be good for your brain!).
some very stupid and poorly coached fighter would do that yes.
Well deserved for sure. I saw a few cats got promoted by the Monkey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart Landry
Cut at own risk, my brother. Risky business....Quote:
Originally Posted by Joseph Hachey
I see him training at Tristar, he is an exciting fighter.
I think that's my point. They would accept the risks and cut regardless of the timeline they had to rehydrate. If anything, they would need to institute a process where, I don't know, the fighter has to weigh in a week out from the fight and then again at cage-side. The fighter must be within a two-pound variance of the first weigh-in to fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurzy
Of course, they would never do this or any type of cage-side weigh in. One of the benefits with weigh-ins the night before is that they can negotiate a catch-weight / penalty if a fighter doesn't make weight. That way, the fight can still go on. Imagine the aneurism Dana White would have if fights had to be cancelled at showtime? That would be a production nightmare!
Yeah, I hear you. They wouldn't do it anyways. It's too much work to bother for them to bring in regulations like that. Guys are going to cut.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joseph Hachey
If it was all regulated by UFC as opposed to individual state commissions, that now would all have to change, then they could do something but at this point idk if its very possible unless a couple more guys die.
NCAA has hydration test and reasonable weigh in times.
Yes guys will still cut "like they do in bjj" which is much less weight! How many guys cut 30lbs for bjj?
It not about eliminating weight cutting, the advantage of size is such a tremendous factor that guys will always cut weight, its about limiting the amount that any fighter that's not a moron will attempt to cut. Its also about keeping the sport honest as far as weight classes.
Anyway it wont change without more deaths occurring close together in time. Not because its not how it should be but because of $$$.
Does Mitch Gagnon have his next fight scheduled?
Not sure. I will fire him a message and ask.