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Weight loss in combat sports: physiological, psychological and performance effects

Emerson Franchini1 Martial Arts and Combat Sports Research GroupSchool of Physical Education and Sport, University of São PauloSao PauloBrazilCorrespondence[email protected]

Ciro José Brito2 Center for Research in Sport Performance and Health (NEDES)Federal University of SergipeSergipeBrazil

Guilherme Giannini Artioli1 Martial Arts and Combat Sports Research GroupSchool of Physical Education and Sport, University of São PauloSao PauloBrazil;3 Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and SportUniversity of São PauloSao PauloBrazil

Article: 52 | Published online: 01 Apr 2022

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