UFC Fight Night, set for March 16, 2024, highlights the fight between professional MMA fighter Natan Levy and Mike Davis. They last had their distinct Lightweight fight in 2022, with Natan Levy weighing 156 lbs as per his last record.
Since Natan Levy changed his UFC division from Featherweight to Lightweight in 2021, he has balanced his diet to maintain his weight with the upper limit of 155 lbs with no less than 146 lbs.
The leading factor in his dedication seems to be his canceled fight with Pete Rodriguez on May 12, 2023, due to weight management issues from Rodriguez’s end. It was a last-minute call that fired Natan Levy up.
He captioned, “Guys, I’m really sorry. The Fight is off. Fat Pete couldn’t get anywhere near the weight. He blew my opportunity to perform, earn a bonus, and make history tomorrow. He probably killed his own career. Extremely unprofessional.”
During the fight time, coach Eric Nicksick wrote that Pete Rodriguez could not meet even the catchweight they agreed on. As per Natan Levy’s tweets, the 2023 fight was set at 155 (+1).
Despite being below that weight, he even agreed with the request to fight at a catchweight of 160 lbs. Yet, Pete Rodriguez backed off at 162 lbs, affecting his professional career and Natan Levy’s match counts.
Natan Levy has always been careful about his BMI. Even during his quarantine period, he did not exceed the limit count of 145 lbs for a featherweight fight.
His words followed: “You can’t eat like a pig and expect to look like a tiger. Thank you, @perfecting_athletes @ffprep @probody_israel, for helping me lose the quarantine weight and make 145 lbs for my Featherweight fight.”
Afterward, Natan Levy proved his dedication by gaining 10 lbs in 2021 to enter the Lightweight division. He has maintained the same criteria until today without losing any weight.
He often shares his martial arts and boxing classes on his Instagram and Facebook posts, setting an example for MMA fighters who must focus on their weight.
Meanwhile, Natan Levy seems prepared for next week’s fight with “Beast Boy” Mike Davis. He recently posted his final touches and preparation for the match with no signs of weight loss.
FAQs
Is Natan Levy a good fighter?
Thanks to his pro-MMA record of 8-1-0, Natan Levy is 77th-best Lightweight MMA fighter. He started his journey as an amateur fighter and became the only Israeli to join the UFC league in 2021. Currently, he holds the title of one of the best fighters in the UFC.
Who has Natan Levy Fought?
Natan Levy’s fight record includes names like Genaro Valdez (Dec 2022), Mike Breeden (Apr 2022), Rafa Garcia (Nov 2021), Shaheen Santana (Nov 2020), Ben Lugo (August 2020), Nicholas Badis (June 2019), Henry Barahona (January 2019), Cameron Underhill (July 2018), and Marcus Sims (March 2018).
Who is Natan Levy’s wife?
Dana Yudelevich Levy is Natan Levy’s wife. She was his long-time girlfriend, standing by the fighter’s side since 2012 before they tied the knot on April 14, 2019.
