S1E808 - The Truth About MMA Weight Cuts: Fat, Water & Performance: Dr. Anthony Ricci
Published: July 6, 2026
Duration: 1:15:09
In this fascinating episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa Spina is joined by Dr. Anthony Ricci, lead author of the International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand on nutrition and weight cutting in combat sports.
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Vanessa and Dr. Ricci unpack how elite fighters can drop 5, 10, or even 19 pounds in just 24–72 hours — and why most of that rapid scale change is not body fat, but water, glycogen, electrolytes, and gut content.
They also explore the key difference...