A year-and-a-half into his career as a featherweight, Shore finally feels at home at 145 pounds and believes his physical strength and fitness are starting to showcase that, as well.
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“Fight week is not a breeze by any means, you still obviously got a bit of weight to cut, but the bantamweight days were pure torture,” Shore said. “It’s nice to be able to go fight week and enjoy it a little bit. I think the days of big weight cuts are gone for a lot of fighters now. It’s nice to sort of move with this new way of thinking and be happy and healthy. At this rate, I can fight a little bit more regularly, as well.”
Prior to his fight against Brito, Shore only fought once in 2023, earning a win in front of the London crowd at UFC 286. His matchup on Saturday against Zalal is a big test for both competitors, as they look to move forward in a division that is stacked with prospects and contenders.