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Published 17:17 22 Jun 2016 BST
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Fighters' reactions to the weigh-in procedure in place at the two most recent UFC events has been universally positive as it enables them to weigh-in exactly when they've reached the required limit that morning, rather than hang around, dehydrated, until the promotion are ready to broadcast the weigh-ins.
It also allows fighters a longer rehydration period as they essentially have two full days of proper meals.
While the danger still exists that fighters will cut more weight due to the fact that they know they will enjoy a longer rehydration process, it certainly seems like a step in the right direction.

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