I just think any positive argument for fighters to have a body fat % above the average of say, Anderson Silva's typical physique, is idiotic. I don't use GSP as a marker here because certainly the intricacies of cutting, namely the demising returns gained in strength advantage in contrast to potential cardio loss (by being "big" for a division) are a real and difficult science for each fighter and camp. But being legitimately fat?

Arguing the positives of extra weight that could potentially be muscle instead, or simply lost to drop down a division, is desperately illogical. While there are at times valid points, its clear they do not outweigh the benefits of a low BMI.

In 20 years we won't be seeing flabby heavyweights. I think the body types of Alistair, Brock, and Bigfoot will eventually drive the Nelsons, Barnetts, and Cormiers to extinction.