Mike Drop UFC Fight Nutritionist Matteo Capodaglio | Mike Drop Episode 228
Feb 24, 2025
Matteo Capodaglio, a performance nutritionist and founder of Capo Nutrition, has worked with elite MMA fighters and athletes across various sports. He dives into how he creates personalized nutrition plans, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based strategies. Matteo discusses hydration techniques, the intricacies of weight cutting, and the cultural differences between American and Italian food practices. His passion for food shines through as he advocates for enjoying meals without sacrificing performance, sharing fun anecdotes from his journey in the nutrition world.
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Early Team Vettori Origin Story
- Matteo met Marvin Vettori early at a local event and formed Team Vettori to chase pro opportunities together.
- That partnership led Matteo to move into sports nutrition and later relocate to the U.S.
From Burger King To UFC Opportunity
- When Marvin and team arrived broke in California, coach Jason Malley hosted them and housed them during training.
- That hospitality enabled training with top champions and ultimately led to UFC success.
When More Resources Still Missed Weight
- A resource-heavy camp still missed weight when Marvin tried cutting to welterweight and gained muscle from new strength training.
- They missed by six pounds but won the fight at catchweight and later moved Marvin up to middleweight.