Weidman Observes Romero's Transformation at UFC 205
Chris Weidman, a former UFC middleweight champion, remarked that Yoel Romero seemed like a different fighter from the weigh-in to their matchup at UFC 205.
During a discussion on the Deep Waters podcast, Weidman shared his impressions of Romero's transformation when they faced off in the cage. He emphasized the dramatic changes that can occur overnight due to weight cutting, which can impact a fighter's performance.
In a related conversation, Dustin Poirier recounted a similar experience with Islam Makhachev before his title fight at UFC 302, noting Makhachev's remarkable change in appearance by fight time. The podcast also featured insights from Din Thomas, who suggested that severe weight cuts might create vulnerabilities for larger fighters.
