18/08/2025
Following an extensive literature review, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has developed an official position on nutritional and weight cut strategies for combat sports. The type of combat sport, length of the fight camp, and time between weigh-in and competition are factors influencing nutritional and weight cut strategies.
The above slides contain a summary of some key aspects of weight cut from the literature review.
Phases of combat sports are generally separated into three distinct phases: “Off camp” or general preparation, “fight camp” and “fight week”/post weigh-in.
In the above, there is a general breakdown of some of the key elements from each phase.
If you would like to read th full Literature Review.
• International society of sports nutrition position stand: nutrition and weight cut strategies for mixed martial arts and other combat sports.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition . Volume 22, 2025 - Issue 1. Article: 2467909 | Received 28 Jan 2025, Accepted 04 Feb 2025, Published online: 09 Mar 2025.
