Fighter buzzes hair off to hit championship weight limit
Published 3h ago · Latest report 1h ago
Affects United States
Liz Carmouche buzzed off her hair on the scales to qualify for a world title bout.
Mixed martial arts athlete Liz Carmouche shaved her head during the weigh-in to secure her spot in the upcoming Professional Fighters League world championship. The American contender meets Jena Bishop in Chicago on Friday night for the flyweight belt. She resorted to the drastic haircut to ensure she met the exact weight limit.
- The locationThe title bout takes place in Chicago on Friday night.
Why it matters
Weight management is a critical and strict requirement in combat sports, where athletes often resort to extreme measures to qualify for championship bouts within their specific weight classes.
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Liz Carmouche shaved her head during the weigh-in to hit the flyweight limit for her upcoming world title match in Chicago.
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- The IndependentEx-UFC fighter uses strange method to make weight for PFL world title fight1h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportCarmouche shaves head to make weight for world title fight3h ago · open ↗
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