Reporter tries to cut weight like an MMA fighter

usatodaysports 2017-01-04

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Weight cutting in MMA has come under scrutiny in recent years, but USA TODAY Sports reporter A.J. Perez will attempt to safely cut 15-20 pounds in three weeks.
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