I'm not even sure it's an option not to go. He should likely get there as laid out by previous messages, but too many variables in not going. I'd bank tournament matches and get back for whatever duals he can get in. I'm not sure I like this rule with weight changes not allowed in the calculation as it relates to weight cuts. Seems like it could have a negative effect on someone really struggling.Agreed, somewhat. MFFs don't count, could someone purposely not send someone out at 149 just to screw with Cael? Highly doubtful, but not impossible. Skin check, sickness, injury.
I am warming, by the minute, to the idea of sending him to a tourney, plus it gives Evans another go under a very bright spotlight. Fun for him.
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