Leon Edwards’ Extreme UFC 304 Weight Cut: Brit to Shed Over a Stone in Body Transformation

What's Happening?

Leon Edwards is gearing up for his third welterweight title defence at UFC 304 in Manchester. The Brit will face off against Belal Muhammad in a rematch at the Co-op Live Arena.

The Weight Cut Challenge

Before the fight, Edwards needs to drop over a stone to meet the 170lbs championship limit. This means shedding 17lbs or just over 7.7kg in a short period.

The Diet Plan

Despite the intense weight cut, Edwards won't starve himself. His diet includes meals like a vegetarian chilli omelette for breakfast, mixed berries and protein shakes as snacks, and lemon chicken thighs for dinner.

Expert Supervision

Edwards' nutritionist, Jordan Sullivan, has designed a plan that allows the fighter to safely lose weight. However, Sullivan emphasizes that this extreme diet is not suitable for long-term weight loss.

Rehydration Process

After making weight, Edwards will undergo a careful rehydration process to put back the lost water weight. Sullivan will oversee this critical phase to ensure Edwards is ready for his title fight.