155 or 170 for Gracie Worlds?

[Brandon Mccaghren]

My plan has been to compete at 155 again this year. I'm stuck right now at around 172.

I feel 100% confident that I can win the 170 division, but should I still make the cut to 155? I hate doing the cut. I feel great at 170.

I have 2 more tournaments between now and Gracie Worlds. I'm gonna continue with the strict diet and lifestyle through these tournaments and see how I do in the 165-170 range and then evaluate from there.

I'd love some feedback from some of you guys who have a lot of experience cutting for tournies and competing a ton.

[Brian Debes]

I’ll just say this: if Gracie worlds is like it has been in the past, there will be about 48 hours to recover after your weight cut until you compete opposed 12 or so with the usual night before weigh in. That is because they have weigh in Friday night, gi Saturday and no-gi Sunday. I would double check that this is also the case this year and then take it into account. This will make a cut easier if you choose to do one… Only you know your body and how it will perform best.

[Mike Dewitt Jr]

I was 175 before and cut to 155 because of the Friday weigh ins, I got back to 170+ by match time. I felt good, but I have stopped trying to lose weight for local weigh ins because its same day weigh ins right before your matches.

[Johnny Ho]

Rose Gracie told us when she stopped by the gym last week that No gi weigh ins are on Saturday now.

[Kyle Spalla]

I know how to administer an IV, 155 if your diet goes well and you feel like the weight cut is good. If the cut just feels like it plateaus around like 165, do not continue, just cut to get to 170 and fight fresher.

[Brent Smith]

Do whatever weight class youll be most comfortable. Just because you cut to a lower weight class doesnt mean youll do better!

[Gray]

Sounds like you want to do 170. So do 170

[Martin Campbell]

Give 170 a try worth it for the experience and future reference.

[Chad Allen]

I vote absolute division.

[Chris Ludington]

As your friend, my suggestion is to stop worrying about the weight cut, focus on your game and be the strongest and most fit 170 you can be. I think you will be fine in either weight class but I think if you can focus all your attention on honing your incredible skills you'll benefit the most.