Professional MMA & Combat Sports Athlete Management
Fighting is a 365-day pursuit, not just a one-night show. I manage combat athletes through year-long protocols, combining scientific strength and conditioning with precise nutritional strategy.
We achieved a 100% win rate for the second time in a row at MFN. This is what happens when science, strategy, skill, and will come together. My athletes Mandeep, Rahul, and Chungreng all put on amazing performances.
Hiring a nutritionist just for a weight cut is a huge mistake. That's only 20% of my skill range. Real performance gains come from year-long planning covering off-camp strength cycles, conditioning, and in-camp fight prep.
I made this detailed video explaining the science of weight cutting for combat sports because too many athletes still use outdated, dangerous methods. Proper knowledge is the difference between making weight and ending up in the hospital.
Strategic weight cutting isn't just about losing weight; it's about assessing the performance trade-offs. A trial cut showed me that dropping to 60kg would cost me too much strength at age 40, so I'm staying at 65kg to preserve power and longevity.
A massive 24kg weight cut for my athlete Yadwinder Singh, from 85kg down to 61.3kg for his comeback fight. He followed the plan perfectly, week by week, and made weight comfortably. This is the result of discipline and science.
Cutting weight is a team job. It's 24 hours of chaos and will, involving the nutritionist, coach, and corner men. When it runs smoothly like this, it's all worth it when you get your arm raised.
A fight breakdown of Chungren Koren vs. Kantharaj Agasa. The student became the master as Chungren showed his improved game, dominating and finishing the fight in the second round. This is what peak preparation looks like.
Analyzing the Mandeep Prajapati vs. Karan Singh rematch. Mandeep's superior wrestling and control secured the win, though a tough weight cut showed in his third-round fatigue. It's a testament to his fighter's heart.
A breakdown of the Srikanth Shekhar vs. Rizwan Ali fight at Brave. Srikanth's old habit of brawling cost him the fight against a sharp opponent. It's a hard lesson in fight IQ and conditioning.
This is why I didn't promote the Bharat Khandare fight. Putting a retired, out-of-shape fighter against a prime up-and-comer is a mismatch. I question the logic of such matchmaking.
About Pro Athlete Management: The Science of Victory
If you hire a nutritionist or coach just to scrape through a weight cut, you are wasting your potential. That is only 20% of the job. Real performance gains—the kind that win fights—come from long-term periodization. We plan your entire year, from off-season strength cycles and conditioning to in-camp fight prep. If you want a quick fix, look elsewhere. If you want a strategy that actually prepares you for war, this is where you start.
Professional combat sports is about mitigating risks and maximizing outputs. When you sign up for athlete management, we are not just looking at your next fight card. We are looking at the next two years of your career.
The Science of Year-Long Planning
Most fighters treat training like a series of disjointed camps. That leads to burnout, injury, and inconsistency. I use a structured, macro-cycle approach to ensure you peak at the right time.
- Off-Season Building: This is where we put on lean mass and address biomechanical weaknesses. We aren't doing high-rep 'burnout' sets; we are focusing on progressive overload and functional strength.
- In-Camp Prep: As the fight approaches, we dial in the specifics. Nutrition is shifted to support high-intensity training while managing systemic inflammation.
- Strategic Weight Cutting: I don't believe in dangerous, last-minute dehydrations. We plan your weight cut weeks in advance, ensuring you make the scale while keeping your energy levels high enough to perform in the cage.
Why This Works
I have been through the MCL tears, the rib fractures, and the long road to recovery. I know exactly how much the body can take before it breaks. My management style is built on real-world evidence, not Instagram trends or 'bro-science'. Whether it is analyzing your opponent, adjusting your caloric intake during travel, or managing minor strains, I handle the data so you can focus on the technical skill.
If you are a serious athlete—or an aspiring one—ready to commit to a professional-grade roadmap, you are in the right place. We don't do shortcuts. We do the work.
Pushkaraj Shirke
I'm not here to tell you what you want to hear. I analyze the science, build your protocols, and expect you to execute the grind. I have fought through my own injuries, so when I build your plan, it is based on what works in the cage, not in a textbook.
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