Justin Wetzell, a bantamweight fighter from Denver, faced significant challenges in his PFL semifinal bout in Wichita, Kansas, notably a grueling 20-hour weight cut. This arduous process left him physically compromised yet determined to achieve victory against Mando Gutierrez, where he secured a unanimous decision win. Wetzell’s journey in the tournament has been remarkable, as he started as a short-notice replacement and now has his sights set on the championship. Reflecting on his experiences, Wetzell emphasized the fighter's journey of extreme highs and lows, stating that championships require sacrifices and resilience.
We went to Russia (figuratively) and defeated Kasumov, came back to the States, went down to Mexico to win this fight (vs. Gutierrez), and now we're going to the equator to Brazil to finish this tour.
This sport is the highest highs and lowest lows. The weight cut was the hardest thing I've done in my entire life. I cut weight for 20 hours straight from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday - 20 hours straight.
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