06/03/2026
Everry athlete is different. What worked for Yadong in this specific context should not automatically be copied or used systematically by every athlete, but for his UFC Macau fight week itwas a small, targeted tool used at specific moments within a structured nutrition plan.
In a depleted athlete, fast digesting liquid carbohydrates can be useful for palatability, compliance, and rapid carbohydrate availability around specific sessions.
The key is dose, timing, context, and individual tolerance.
Nutrition is not about moralizing food but using it as a tool, at the right time, for the right athlete.