Daiane Silva, who suffered a severe health crisis following a botched weight cut, is showing signs of improvement in her recovery after being hospitalized.
The PFL has guaranteed Daiane Silva her full fight purse despite her cancellation on September 14, which has drawn attention to unsafe weight-cutting practices in MMA.
The tragic case of Daiane Silva highlights ongoing issues with weight cutting in MMA, sparking comparisons to past incidents, including the death of Yang Jian Bing in 2015.
Weight cutting remains a dangerous practice in combat sports, pushing organizations like ONE Championship to change their weigh-in protocols following fatal incidents.
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