Rehydration clauses explained: why they exist and how they affect fights

 

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Some big fights add a rehydration clause—isang limit kung gaano kalaki ang pwedeng idagdag na timbang pagkatapos ng weigh-in.

How it works

• Window: After official weigh-in (usually day-before), may secondary check the morning of fight.
• Typical cap: +8 to +12 lbs above contract weight (varies by deal/commission).
• Enforcement: fines, % ng purse, minsan belt ineligible kung lalagpas.

Why teams want it

• Safety & fairness: iwas sa sobrang “weight bully” na nagre-rehydrate ng 15–20 lbs.
• Strategic leverage: para kontrolado ang laki at power gap.

Common criticisms

• Energy & durability: fighters na natural mas malaki, maaaring ma-flatten ang performance.
• Hydration timing: pwedeng makaapekto sa recovery at punch resistance.
• Negotiation optics: fans sometimes view it as an “a-side advantage.”

What to look for fight week

1. May clause ba? Ano ang exact lbs limit at oras ng second day weigh-in?
2. Sino ang historically nagre-rehydrate nang malaki?
3. Pano nag-adjust ang game plan: pace, clinch frequency, body investment?

Takeaway: Rehydration clauses can level the field—or shift leverage. Know the number, the timing, and the style match-up.