155 or 170 for Gracie Worlds?

[bobby rivers]

First off, why is this even a question when there is 100% chance of victory and hold is imminent?

I always say im not gonna worry bout cutting weight. Then the tournie approaches. The main reason I adjust weight now is to either avoid a teammate so we can both get gold, or match up with a rival who my ego would like a victory over for various reasons.

Do either of these scenarios apply?

[Stewart Landry]

http://www.jeffjoslinmma.com/mmanutrition/
If you are thinkin bout cutting

[Brandon Mccaghren]

First off, why is this even a question when there is 100% chance of victory and hold is imminent?

I always say im not gonna worry bout cutting weight. Then the tournie approaches. The main reason I adjust weight now is to either avoid a teammate so we can both get gold, or match up with a rival who my ego would like a victory over for various reasons.

Do either of these scenarios apply?

no. neither applies here.

to be honest, it's probably a confidence issue; i feel stronger and faster at 155.

and there's a big difference between 100% confidence and 100% chance of victory but you know this. and i know what you meant.

[bobby rivers]

Yeah, lil different

One thing I've found, is the guys that beat me, usually cut weight. But you never know which is gonna be the stacked bracket. 155 or 170, masters or adult, no way to predict. I say 155 with an intelligent or progressive cut. My main reason, escapes. Fuck up on someone who cut 15 lbs and its just harder to escape when they're skilled. Still hard in same weight, but waay easier.

[Drew Ash]

http://www.jeffjoslinmma.com/mmanutrition/
If you are thinkin bout cutting

Im no nutritionist, but Koolaid for breakfast?

[Drew Ash]

Brandon, I say go 170 if youre confident there! This way you can be more relaxed leading up to the tourney! Besides, I weight 158 and always compete at (a skinny)155 so get your heavy ass outta my weight division

Also.. It looks like Im coming back to Bama to visit family the same time as the tourney at Samford, so I think Im jumping in.. Are you or any of your guys going? Doubt I have a chance to make it up to Decatur though as its a short weekend trip.

[Brandon Mccaghren]

Brandon, I say go 170 if youre confident there! This way you can be more relaxed leading up to the tourney! Besides, I weight 158 and always compete at (a skinny)155 so get your heavy ass outta my weight division

Also.. It looks like Im coming back to Bama to visit family the same time as the tourney at Samford, so I think Im jumping in.. Are you or any of your guys going? Doubt I have a chance to make it up to Decatur though as its a short weekend trip.

Yeah we should have a decent crew there. Looking forward to seeing you!

[Stewart Landry]

he got down to 6% body fat for both fights he used that diet .....

[sean applegate]

I'm cutting. Last year the guys were all my size with the cut and the next weight class up were monsters. If you feel better at 155, I'd just cut. There will always be those woulda, shoulda, couldas. Just do what makes you the most confident.

[Will Thaxton]

The 170 guys prob walk around 185+ which may also mean they are also 6' + tall. Is that an issue at all? Maybe when going for leg locks?