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Forbes
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
UFC Cuts Talented Veteran After Another Weight-Cutting Mishap
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: Dana White, CEO, UFC speaks onstage during the Canelo Álvarez vs. ... More Terence Crawford Las Vegas Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on June 27, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo byfor Netflix) The UFC has parted ways with talented but skidding welterweight Trevin Giles following his second bizarre weight-cutting mishap. According to Giles on Instagram, he asked to be released and the UFC granted his request. 'To all my family and friends, thank you so much for all the support throughout the years,' Giles wrote in the caption for a post on Instagram. 'Just recently I requested to be released from the UFC and they have granted my request. Fighting in the UFC has been a hell of an experience. I've been at this for a long time now and I've known for a while that I would stop fighting soon. My life is pulling me in a different direction and I am grateful and excited to see what's next. Thanks again for all the love and support.' Giles stepped in to replace Jeremiah Wells and was set to face Andreas Gustafsson on short notice at the snake-bitten UFC Vegas 107 card that wound up with just nine fights on the ledger and a scrapped main event. However, Giles was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury suffered during his weight cut. The fight was made a catchweight to allow Giles a realistic chance of being ready to fight, but there were issues. According to Gustafsson, Giles fell and hit his head during the weight cut and that's what pushed him out of the fight. No matter the specifics, this was the second time in Giles' career that he's pulled out of a fight at the last minute. Back in 2020, Giles pulled out of a fight against Kevin Holland after fainting hours before he was to step into the Octagon. There were indications that it could have been holdover effects from a tough weight cut, but Holland accused Giles of intentionally fainting to avoid the fight. In any case, Giles, 32, is a talented mixed martial artist. Athletically, he's in a higher tier than many of the men and women who compete in the UFC. Most of his losses have come against guys who proved to be legit contenders like Gabriel Bonfim, Mike Malott, Carlos Prates, Michael Morales and reigning UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Giles even owns a win over Roman Dolidze. The guy was booked about as hard as any non-ranked fighter in UFC history. Even still, he leaves the promotion with a 7-7 record under the banner but on a three-fight losing streak. Giles has a career in law enforcement and a beautiful family that he proudly shares on social media. And it sounds like he's calling it a career. If he did want to continue, Giles could be a solid opponent for someone in the Professional Fighters League. However, based on what we've seen during weight cuts, in the Octagon and on social media with his family, I'm rooting for Giles to pursue that next chapter in his life. I wish him the best.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Eubank fined over 'misuse of social media'
Chris Eubank Jr has been fined £10,000 by the British Boxing Board of Control over the "misuse of social media" in the build-up to his fight with Conor was beaten by Eubank Jr in their grudge match in April and much of the fight week build-up was dominated by weight cut and rehydration 35, missed weight, incurring a £375,000 fine, but was then under the rehydration limit on the day of the board called Eubank to a hearing at the Southern Area Council after the Englishman posted several videos of his weight cutting process, which implied the use of a board's statement, released on the 'notices' section of their website, external last Friday, did not mention the use of a sauna, the evidence they heard, how their decision was reached or what the misuse of social media related also stated a "severe reprimand" had been placed on Eubank's file after he was late to the official weigh-in in fight week. The use of a sauna is not banned by the board - there is no written rule or regulation that specifically outlaws the board told BBC Sport last month boxers and their teams are verbally advised not to use a sauna as a way to "rapidly lose weight" and it is seen as an "inappropriate means" to cut means the sauna use was being investigated in regards to Eubank's weight cut and how much weight he might have lost using a Southern Arena Council met on July 1 and Eubank appeared to satisfy the board in his board, Eubank Jr's team and promotion company Boxxer did not respond to a BBC Sport request for handing over his weight fine to Benn and being penalised £100,000 by the board for slapping an egg across Benn's face, Eubank has now lost a total of £485, must pay his latest fine before he fights Benn in their rematch on 20 September in London.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE UFC fighter loved by Donald Trump reveals 'miracle' $1 weight loss drug helped her cut 30lbs
UFC Champion Kayla Harrison revealed she used Zyn nicotine pouches to help with her brutal 30-pound weight cut. The $1 pouches have been hugely popular among young people and TikTokers for their appetite suppressing effects. But they've since entered the mainstream, capturing the attention of athletes and politicians. Harrison, 34, credited Zyn pouches with helping her cut down from 165lbs to 135lbs for her championship fight at the weekend. She secured the world title this weekend after tapping out her opponent, before wrapping the belt around President Donald Trump's waist in a viral photo. Harrison, who has historically struggled with weight cutting, has been vocal about her grueling regimen, which includes six miles of biking, running and swimming a day and eating only foods made by a professional chef. But days after her victory, the mixed martial artist revealed it wasn't just cardio or dieting that won her the title. She wrote on X: 'Shoutout to @zyn for getting me to 135. I'm not sponsored but I wanna be.' Zyn is a brand of tiny nicotine pouches no larger than a thumbnail that has emerged as an unlikely weight loss secret weapon. It's well known that nicotine suppresses your appetite by sending satiety signals to receptors in the brain, convincing your brain that you don't need to eat. It also ramps up your heart rate and sends in a flood of adrenaline, which activates the body's 'fight or flight' response. In this state, the body doesn't want food. For this reason, cigarettes have long been linked to weight loss, but the risks of lung cancer and heart attacks far outweighs the benefits. The same thing happens with Zyn, but the science is much murkier. After being inserted between the lips and gum, Zyn releases nicotine into the bloodstream slowly, with effects lasting up to an hour, compared to just minutes for cigarettes. This could stave off hunger for much longer than smoking. Experts told that while the $1 pouch can ward off hunger, it still contains highly addictive nicotine, which attacks arteries and increases the risks of heart attacks and stroke. It's also been shown to lead to gum disease and oral cancers, which are on the rise in the US and UK. Tucker Carlson launched his own brand of nicotine pouches called Alp. Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr was also seen popping what looked like a Zyn during his confirmation hearings. The FDA approved Zyn as a smoking alternative earlier this year, citing evidence it would help wean smokers off traditional tobacco. So far, 10 flavors have been approved in the US, including coffee, cinnamon and menthol. However, the pouches have been available for over a decade, leading young people to boast improvements to their fitness, energy and sexual performance. Gen Z has also dubbed them 'O-Zyn-pic,' a reference to it being a significantly cheaper Ozempic alternative for weight loss. A pack of 15 Zyn pouches sells for $5-$10, whereas Ozempic can run up to $1,000 a month without insurance. The nicotine in Zyn is thought to activate the α3β4 receptors in the brain, which send signals promoting fullness, even if a user is actually hungry. It may also increase the production of leptin, a satiety hormone, and boost the body's ability to burn fat. There's little evidence on the long-term effects of Zyn, but the risks of nicotine have been well documented. Dr Hector Perez, lead bariatric surgeon at Renew Bariatrics, told 'I think it's safe to say that using Zyn as a weight loss drug is like using a chainsaw to slice bread. Yes, Zyn contains nicotine, and yes, nicotine is a known appetite suppressant. 'But let's be clear: using Zyn or any nicotine product as a weight loss tool is not safe, sustainable, or smart. To lose 30 pounds in a few months with nicotine as the main strategy would likely require near-constant dosing, and that's a chemical crutch verging on addiction, not simply hunger control.' Though Zyn doesn't contain tobacco, it still has highly addictive nicotine. Roughly 24million Americans over 12, nine percent of the population, are dependent on nicotine. Nicotine addiction leads to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, cravings, restless legs, anxiety and trouble sleeping. The adrenaline rush caused by nicotine also increases heart rate and blood pressure as part of the body's 'fight-or-flight' response. While this gives users a burst of excitement, repeated stress on the cardiovascular system makes the heart have to work harder to pump blood. The weaker the heart and its surrounding arteries get, the more likely they are to become blocked, leading to a heart attack. Nicotine also attacks the lungs and reduces their function, which could prove detrimental for elite athletes like Harrison. Dr Perez said: 'Zyn is the Wild West. You're playing with your heart rate, blood pressure, and potentially your long-term brain chemistry.' Nicotine may also lead to lasting dental issues. Dr Pia Lieb, cosmetic dentist at Cosmetic Dentistry Center in New York City, told 'Using [Zyn] more long term, users are putting themselves at risk of developing gum disease, as nicotine is a vasoconstricter.' This means is reduces blood flow to the gums, leading to swelling and bleeding. 'This can lead to gum recession, which can expose the roots of teeth, making them more vulnerable to decay and sensitivity,' Dr Lieb added. She also warns nicotine is still a carcinogen linked to oral cancers, which strike 60,000 Americans a year and kill 13,000.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
UFC Main Event Fighter Maycee Barber Misses Weight, Fans Express Concern Over 'Insanely Drained' Appearance
UFC Main Event Fighter Maycee Barber Misses Weight, Fans Express Concern Over 'Insanely Drained' Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The UFC thrives on larger-than-life personalities and braggadocious fighters who talk trash to build hype, but fans often relish seeing those same fighters humbled inside the Octagon. There's a unique satisfaction in watching a cocky contender get knocked down a peg, whether by a devastating knockout, a slick submission, or even a simple weight-cutting failure Part of MMA's appeal lies in its unforgiving nature, where no amount of trash talk can save a fighter who isn't truly prepared. Advertisement Maycee Barber's highly anticipated return to the Octagon hit a roadbump ahead of her UFC Vegas 107 main event clash with Erin Blanchfield, as she failed to make weight during Friday's official weigh-ins. Dana WhiteGettyImages Barber weighed in at 126.5 pounds, half a pound over the non-title flyweight limit, marking the first weight miss of her UFC career. As a result, she will forfeit 20 percent of her purse to Blanchfield, though the fight will proceed as scheduled. Fans were quick to comment on the YouTube video on Barber's appearance during the weigh-in, noting that she seemed considerably drained: 'Maycee Barber looks like a completely different person.' 'Barber looks insanely drained.' 'Maycee looks like death warmed over! Taking on Erin after her lengthy illness and out for 14 months has to be one of the biggest boneheaded blunders in UFC history!' 'E-maycee-ated Barber.' 'Barber needs to go to 135 or GTFO.' Barber, a graduate of Dana White's Contender Series, pulled out of a fight against Rose Namajunas back in July 2024, claiming she suffered from Epstein-barr virus, a viral infection that spreads through saliva and body fluids. Advertisement The weight miss adds an unexpected twist to a bout with significant implications for the flyweight division, where both fighters are ranked. The situation is somewhat karmic, as Barber spent the lead-up to the fight dismissing Blanchfield as a boring and one-dimensional grappler while hyping her own aggressive style. "I think her fighting style is terrible,' Barber quipped in an interview with Ariel Helwani. 'I think the only thing for her to say about me is that she thinks I might not show up." For Blanchfield, the situation is a golden opportunity to capitalize on Barber's misstep. A victory would solidify her position in the title picture, while Barber's stock will likely take a hit regardless of the outcome. Advertisement Related: Up-and-Down Fighter Withdraws from UFC 316 Clash Due to Medical Reasons Related: Undefeated Fighter Cut From UFC Believes He Can Retire Comfortably If He Wants To 'I'm Not Really Worried' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
