--- title: "Pro MMA Athlete Management: Science-Backed Fight Camp Strategy" description: "Get pro MMA athlete management with year-long strength, nutrition, and fight camp planning. Stop guessing, start training like a pro with scientific protocols." canonical: https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/strength-nutrition-coaching/pro-athlete-management-the-science-of-victory last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # Professional MMA & Combat Sports Athlete Management Tribe Verified · Scientific fight camp and performance coaching. By [Pushkaraj Shirke](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit) · Online coaching and in-person sessions at select gyms across Mumbai · ₹3,500 Per Session (estimate) Part of [Strength & Nutrition Coaching](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/strength-nutrition-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/projectbattlefit/strength-nutrition-coaching/gallery) 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. ## Photos and videos - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2335a5f8-63b2-488b-8e51-195be108cd23) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa51850d-70ce-4e40-832c-f6ecf798b3ec) - [Video: 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made this detailed video explaining the science of weight cutting for combat sports because too many athletes still use outdated, dangerous methods.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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cebd3735-3dee-4ff2-8367-241fe1ab9e8d) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27f1d566-ef8f-4c51-9674-f960297ace1b) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/899b0c6b-bed3-450f-a889-20b039e14b8e) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aacc137d-8f73-4110-a55c-bb831645208c) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93ad7fa0-8a77-4559-b1de-e4d8968b1a4b) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1f9cdc7-a69b-45b1-8f40-b81eabf5d8e5) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b76305af-a10d-465b-b837-13b1cb2647d0) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/deeab17d-d416-4aec-bdb8-c123fc541733) - [Video: Owais Yaqoob is an athlete with the right mindset. He has the grit, the work ethic, and the humility to listen and learn. That's what it takes to go far in this sport, and I'm betting on him.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/455a4873-1633-4631-9831-cecb3252a404) - ![Project Battlefit athlete Seth Rosario is going full Kaiju mode. He took a planned break to run a full strength camp, a mature decision that will pay off massively in his comeback.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1e7921d-1b95-40c3-971c-35f711f6d3c4) - ![The Lion of Punjab, Yadwinder Singh, is stepping back into the cage after 6 years. We're working to scrape off the ring rust and unleash his best again.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb1d2bdc-8ea6-4030-9f22-99c173af1eab) - ![Sumeet Khade, the king of highlight knockouts, is making his comeback. We're proud to be writing this comeback story together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de02f430-b99c-40f2-a468-d6016f16844c) - ![All the best to my athlete Karthikeya Dubey. He's a grappling prodigy now making his pro MMA debut, and he made weight like a boss.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80fe3a5d-d343-46f2-88d3-5613406b5f22) - [Video: Two weeks until MFN 15. My athletes Chungreng Koren and Rahul Thapa are ready to bring war to the main and co-main events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ecf2aa1-43ac-4f83-8570-0e299127a399) - ![My athletes are built different. Ready for carnage at MFN 15.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6da2dec5-e086-4db2-b5b6-56302c9716df) - ![These Battlefit warriors have made weight and are ready for war at MFN 15.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ffe9034-83a1-4f58-ad1c-e1f94c714821) - ![Rahul 'Greek God' Thapa looking shredded and ready after making weight.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb45d6cb-3ab9-408a-ae66-2a6447a52e89) - ![Chungreng Koren, the champ, looking fierce at the MFN 15 weigh-ins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8ca95de-5c05-439f-8c7d-08ea3b7ba470) - ![When you follow the plan, the final weight cut is just chilling like a boss. Chungreng Koren showing how it's done.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a1fa7b0-d182-436a-ae49-ee04861aad96) - ![Three of my four athletes made weight for MFN 14 despite a short camp. I'm proud of their grit and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0876fa3d-de91-4a23-8414-8dbb5bad8885) - ![Owais Yaqoob, after making weight. He's David in this fight against Goliath, but I'd still place my bets on him.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c88bd5a1-57f1-41e1-8162-e18a190a234c) - ![Rahul Thapa, ready to bring war to the cage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0724f4d-8b5a-4f5a-8318-5e85d13a506e) - ![The Indian Rhino, after cutting an incredible 18 kgs in 30 days. This kid is a warrior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e77fe26c-2f16-4042-b71f-6551654e8dbf) - ![My own weight cut for ADCC. Down from 77kg to 75kg already, using a fat-adapted ketogenic diet to maintain energy and avoid muscle loss.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c6bb89f-2595-423b-b333-f672fd594d46) - ![The weight cut jawline is back. Down to 72.5 kgs and feeling strong. Time to bolster cardio and conditioning for ADCC.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/327aea49-cc2d-4d5d-8fc8-520ffbde8f95) - ![I walk the talk. I'm cutting to an even lower weight class for this year's ADCC. It's a chance to build my strength back up at a lighter weight, a process that takes months to do right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f316d06-eab5-4c9e-bfce-99158b26bc47) - ![Great to see my first BJJ coach, Vicky Khare, starting his champion Judoka son on a strength journey at 13. This is the future of Indian MMA.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f387b27-cfde-498e-9362-7b7bf66bd2f5) ## 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. ## About 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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