Why do so many MMA fighters chew gum?

[Johnny213]

Dominick Cruz chews gum all the time, even when he's commentating on Fox. McGregor also always chews gum. I could go on and on.

Is there a specific reason why they do this?

 

[knock_you_out]

Helps cutting weight - produces saliva which is then spat out.

 

[Lemmy]

ecstasy

 

[Mexican Zombie]

Maybe because it's good?

 

[Bulletproof Acc]

You just named 2

 

[Buff]

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

Because they came here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And they aren't all out of bubblegum yet.

 

[yekmurat]

To help stress

 

[Chramelated]

2 = so many mma fighters?

 

[mjmj]

Is this a serious question? A lot of people chew gum all the time. It has nothing to do with being an MMA fighter. It’s like asking why do so many MMA fighter where jeans all the time.

 

[Bagatur]

to some people, it helps to relax, reduce stress a little...

 

[ConradMcgilcuty]

let's you bite on the mouth piece easier

 

[HHJ]

one time,they showed mr perfect do this,and then cut to a backstage promo with shawn michaels,who always chewed gum in those days. So it looked like he caught whatever gum that pefect slapped away,and heenan def brought this up


LOL

 

[El Hombre]

Haven't you got some paint that you could be watching dry somewhere?

 

[xozxan]

To prevent bad breath.....Trust me you can get a VERY bad breath when cutting weight.

 

[MatRat75]

hmmm didnt know chewing gum was an mma thing

 

[Readybodisready]

It grows jaw muscles which help absorb strikes better.

 

[Akabignasty]

Fresh breathe.

 

[Failwani]

Who doesn't chew gum?

 

[Mau]

because you touch yourself at night.