Jiu-Jitsu Champ Mikey Musumeci Only Eats Pizza and Pasta

Taken from JRE MMA Show #127 w/Mikey Musumeci:
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[@jonanik3091]

This guy is happier about eating Pizza and Pasta than being a world class Jiu Jitsu champion

[@OverRule1]

Seeing this guy's energy is literally the cure for anyone's depression

[@michaelcantu6071]

😂😂

[@Olibio2408]

He is an example, and an inspiration to enjoy what you love in life and to be happy

[@AllenBoguslavsky]

lmfao

[@the_wudarian]

hes 120 pounds hes world class in what? the kids division. ?

[@mikegeyen3520]

I watched the entire podcast with this guy on Spotify, he smiled the whole time. I'm convinced the key to happiness is jiu jitsu and pizza

[@ibprofinnope8779]

Pizza Jitsu is a bomb place to eat! When I open it that is

[@edogan92]

😆

[@russellshoemaker4412]

@@ibprofinnope8779 Better name selection than Ju Pizza... good luck pizza man

[@VLXMario]

I guess it worked for the Ninja turtles

[@kajetanbawelnoswiat]

yeah but you're hugging sweaty men

[@Msantor1605]

This kid just seems so happy and wholesome...

[@judithbreastsler]

italians generally are very wholesome people

[@johnnycards1987]

He’s talking to Joe. I’m sure he’s very excited

[@Azeminad]

@@judithbreastsler yeah like the mafia

[@Msantor1605]

@@judithbreastsler I'm an Italian from the south side of Chicago and can not relate 😂

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

or as italians say,..he's a lil Creative.

[@eddyboyz]

Bro is on a coffee, pizza & pasta diet he's the ultimate italian 🤣

[@dongatello6969]

Only way to be more Italian is to start smoking

[@louiss2441]

@@dongatello6969 or actually be Italian and not a plastic Luigi from NJ

[@dongatello6969]

@@louiss2441 He is actually Italian wdym

[@ronnana694]

I feel like he's gonna blow up like maradona after he retires the way he is able to eat all this pizza pasta

[@k.2382]

@@dongatello6969maybe his grandparents were, he’s just American.

[@thegnome87]

Remember he's eating homemade pizza everyday, not Domino's lmao

[@x1prodigy0x]

Thank god ive only been eating pizza hut lately

[@dibsdibs3495]

As a New Yorker, it saddens me that the first thing people think of when they hear “pizza” is domino’s. Edit: You know you did good when you’ve triggered some people with your comment.

[@LustreFootball]

The fact that something isnt processed doesnt make it lower in calories.

[@warspyder7406]

@@LustreFootball Calories don't matter in this circumstance. The point was that he's using quality ingredients

[@jessecerasus9621]

Exaclty, no additives.

[@anonymous20237]

Love this kid! His enthusiasm is so infectious, and he is so authentically himself......

[@BodegaCiggarat]

What a nice young man. He just genuinely seems like a good person and very passionate about his pizza and sport.

[@ililxaphanlili2600]

he really is a great person. I've seen some of his competitions with fuckin high-level dudes and even when Mikey completely dominates them, he shows so much respect to them. I recommend watching him. This kids so damn good.

[@BodegaCiggarat]

@@humanbeing8400 ahh yes pasta too. Ha.

[@humility-righteous-giving]

part of me wants to try his diet!!

[@joeypilotte5864]

I was just gonna say he's such a sweet kid, like so nicely spoken.

[@briandam8126]

Dead on. Seems like a really good kid

[@raccoonduck5406]

This was the most refreshing JRE podcast in a while, I love my braniacs and conspiracy theorists but this guy who's been training and disciplining all his life 100% focused and in love of what he does, his pure soul radiates and I cannot help but smile watching and listening to him.

[@arlofitness]

and hes 25!

[@ghostwritinggoat3342]

Most of the people Joe Rogan has on the podcast hits this exact way. Yeah maybe you won't like what they have to say but someone else will they're that enthusiastic about it and love what they had to say.

[@griselluna368]

Right! loved the entire podcast and his energy truly just radiates

[@raccoonduck5406]

@@ghostwritinggoat3342 Not putting anyone down, I really love the diversity of people Joe brings to his podcast, and I love anyone who's passionate and dedicated to his craft. Andrew Huberman for example is one of my favorite guests, he also has an inner science geek he cannot help to contain which I equally love, but it feels very different from Mikey's.

[@drumboarder1]

down to earth people with unique interests n comedians are what make JRE good, the tards he's been getting notoriety from for the last however long though... christ.. Jones is funny when people aren't trying to deconstruct his shit no matter which side of the fence they land on

[@JaxBlade]

Mah mans named Mikey, he Loves Pizza, Always Smiling and happy and is a Champion Martial Artist. Dude is like if the Ninja Turtle became human haha Mad respect & love this dude's chill vibe about the whole thing

[@stevenhair8724]

Jaxxxxx

[@dortegaphoto]

Haha! Guy is a legend

[@meeksthessj4]

Lmao deff a ninja turtle man good call 😂

[@GregHuffman1987]

ahh shit i posted this comment and knew someone had already said it

[@chickenstrips582]

Hey when are we gonna get a tmnt workout vid?

[@TT-bm2kd]

Most martial arts dudes look badass or at least try to and this guy comes with absolutely nothing but his true kind self. Love it! Makes me respect his abilities even more.

[@y2ksmoothie3]

This kid is one tragedy away from becoming a Marvel character

[@dm7744]

Ppl that never been to any gyms say that. There are ALL types of ppl training

[@T94869]

Not true

[@kadijaish]

Person who can relate to your statement as yourself never trained consistently

[@fernandoescobedo3374]

Its called Bungee Gum. It has the properties of both gum and rubber.

[@GrayPill-v3w]

Mikey personality is 10/10 on nice/kindness/chillness. Keep up the good Mike.

[@juggernaught8175]

Love seeing this kid so happy and excited to be around joe or just in general need more people like him in this world for sure

[@mountainair]

So true. Aging and the modern world will turn you cynical if you don't watch yourself. The world needs more joy.

[@andrewbledsoe131]

This guy was so humble the whole time and the way he ended the podcast was amazing such a nice down to earth humble dude

[@RJ-is9ko]

He seems like he would be so boring and one dimensional to talk to. No offense to him. Seems like a good guy.

[@rbslammed6163]

Maybe that’s bc not a single person on earth knows who he is.

[@Unoriginalswine]

@@rbslammed6163 He's popular in the bjj community, if that's not your thing then you wouldn't know him

[@thedopesickshow]

@@rbslammed6163 😆 you obviously aren’t into grappling

[@elvishpresley185]

@@RJ-is9ko TBF, it was Joe who asked 60 questions about pizza

[@burgessbrooks4435]

Mickey the most likable kid ever. I wish him all the success in the future. Can't help but root for him

[@hoyit]

I love this kid. I’m 44 now and it’s the maybe the first time I ever felt so inspired by someone so much younger than me.

[@soso-mx8nb]

Javon Walton is another really inspiring young person, he does boxing, gymnastics, and acted in the show euphoria. I think the kid is going to be a super star.

[@WN_Byers]

You must be really boring

[@siin9522]

TIKI kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5LXcqyqhZJmlck 😬

[@astralnight3493]

@@soso-mx8nb lol

[@antor.morsalin]

Bro cracked the code of happiness in life, bro is happy.

[@AnimeSlaps]

He's so happy and humble, all the best lad 👌🏾

[@IIMMWINNING]

The WINNING SPERM song kzbin.info/www/bejne/emqQYpqve6yUgNU

[@mrichrich-nr8id]

never seen this kid before in my life but I can't help but smile listening to him talk about whatever... he seems to be a great kid..

[@siegodanchez6487]

He's one of the best jiu jitsu competitors in the world. This kids a master of disguise. He's an absolute savage.

[@KaelinGamez]

@@siegodanchez6487 not just the world this guy will go down as one of the best to ever step on a martial arts mat, this guy is absolutely so dominant in jiu jitsu

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

Ahah same

[@aponly5470]

This doesn’t make sense, this guy sounds and looks like a gay theatre kid but will submit you and have you saying uncle.

[@GLOBAL-INTIFADA]

@@KaelinGamez nah I've personally seen him tap multiple times in training he's average but when he completes he mind fucks them

[@captainenglish5050]

I don't follow MMA/JiuJitsu/etc but this kid was amazing. Everyone should watch the pizza masterclass that shows up on the recommended, I was smiling and laughing at how all the little things bring this kid happiness. I am so grateful for his existence, starting now I'm going to radiate positivity like this kid.

[@TothLaszlo77]

agreed, this guy's energy is awesome

[@TheRightToFilmPolice]

That doesn't sound sustainable..🤔😜

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

you still Radiating?

[@JonnyAbs-0]

Please remember, he's 26 Years old

[@evns7142]

"I eat a lot of cheese. 😃" 3:03 this guy is so wholesome.

[@ResilienceOnPurpose]

Man, this kid seems like a real good guy. I'll be keeping my eye out for him. Best of luck to him.

[@LucrativePerson]

He’s 26

[@ResilienceOnPurpose]

@@LucrativePerson Yeah?

[@igo0di]

This guy is so positive. I love his attitude and humbleness

[@TheTontomtoofat]

His positivity is contagious. My face hurts from smiling along as I watched.

[@Twatnuggies]

That's a carb high don't follow this kid into the abyss. If you're an adult or a kid listening to this shit do not get tempted to be inspired. You'll be shocked how bad this diet is long term

[@youreadingleberry7434]

@@Twatnuggies he only eats once a day, makes all his own pizza, and trains 24/7. I'd be more concerned for his health if he wasn't eating something high in carbs.

[@Yoooooo0909]

@@Twatnuggies ? U must be eating 4 times a day

[@mr_green33]

​@@Twatnuggies he fasts every day and trains every day. that overshadows the "evil carbs" tenfold. you'll be shocked how bad eating "healthy" but being sedentary all day is long term. fasting + movement = long term health.

[@MynameisPadre]

Yeah i like how he smiles too. It makes me feel better as a person....whee!!!!

[@billpence5444]

Mikey is the hero we need, not the hero we deserve 🙏

[@harxey]

This young man is awesome! His optimism is contagious.

[@adrienbancroft7895]

Super cool character. Needs to be a superstar..

[@vikstar123.4]

Tiki 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5LXcqyqhZJmlck 😁

[@karenthomson9749]

He’s a very gay fello.

[@harxey]

@Mr Smith Optimism or bitterness or the old?

[@mr.q337]

This dude is the embodiment of the Italian flag itself LMAO. Dude running on Coffee, Pizza, and Pasta while choking out people left n right =)))

[@michaelkavanagh932]

The term never judge a book by its cover is literally tailor made for this boy. An elite world champion athlete and he might be the happiest person I've seen on a Joe Rogan podcast. You look at him too and I'm by no means disrespecting him when I say this......but if a fight broke out somewhere you wouldn't think he'd be much trouble for a lot of guys but he'd be able to have you tied up in knots on the deck in seconds. Fair play to the wee man 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻another belter of a podcast from Joe

[@brednbudr2406]

Exactly what I was thinking. I pray for the poor school bully that tries this kid. May the gods protect the poor Chad's life. Lol

[@michaelkavanagh932]

@@brednbudr2406 he'd probably just smile and ask if they wanted some pasta and pizza 😂

[@themaster-jp6sp]

hed flatten you like that pizza dough

[@michaelkavanagh932]

@@themaster-jp6sp no shit sherlock

[@inelhuayocan_aci]

This kid reminds of what Robin of Batman fame is supposed to be, especially Tim Drake (maybe not Jason Todd).

[@hallucinogen22]

Honestly, I could watch this kid talk about pizza and pasta all day! The pure love that radiates is contagious!

[@TattooedFourLife]

I was in combative school back in 09 becoming an instructor in MACP. I only ate dinner, not because it's what I did but it felt amazing training for 8 hours and eating only at dinner. If I ate breakfast I'd feel sick rolling around on a full stomach, I was to tired to eat lunch, maybe have a protein bar. At dinner I would feast for 3 meals, it felt great.

[@usernamwdrama]

I'd not heard of this fella until now, how can you not love his personality, the fact that he is a fighting genius is the icing on the cake.

[@ActAccordinglyNow]

I love this guy. He looks so happy being alive and living his best guy.

[@johnhorner1969]

Mikey seems like such a sweet and happy genuine human. Love how much he smiles and Joe happy he is all the time. It’s really great.

[@Chopstar]

This nigga is the real life goku bro humble as hell

[@ShadyRonin]

Lol so true!!!

[@aremar132]

he's not what you said

[@Kingtrollface259]

Eats like him too 7000 calories😂

[@finneganspillane]

this is so good to hear. great podcast how can you not love this guy. a great person and great if not one of the best grapplers ever, great questions, but even better responses because it is completely human. i want him to win the world

[@adamstokes]

Imagine this guy being picked on a bar. He'd be smiling with joy, love and enthusiasm as he snapped the thugs into pieces. Just gold. 🥇😊👍

[@Destrudo115]

then get smacked with a bottle and collapse to the floor...

[@LR-420]

Nobody's messing with the Jiu-Jitsu champ 😂

[@warinstrument5869]

Fights don’t go to the ground and if they do jitsu guy kicked in the face by the bros is game over. Also jitsu no chance against a true striker w power only takes one clean shot. This kid has no chin

[@jeffjohnson419]

@War Instrument He would snap your arm in 20 seconds, mr. Badass lion profile pic war instrument guy

[@colbymasvidal2397]

Unless he gets sparked out cold first👌 Jiu Jitsu only good on the ground..

[@danielslater1084]

This kid is so refreshing to listen to. Joyful, positive and motivated. God bless him.

[@MajesticBlueFalcon]

This kid made me smile while watching this. Dude is on another level of wholesomness.

[@juanmanuelc6644]

You can consider him a kid if you want, but he's 26

[@jonathanmonk5881]

@@juanmanuelc6644 I just turned 34 and the guys I work with are all in their late 40’s. They call me kid. It’s okay.

[@fitfirst4468]

@@jonathanmonk5881 more like grandpa

[@juanmanuelc6644]

@@jonathanmonk5881 Well I'd call everyone a kid at that point lol

[@seriously1920]

Right ..

[@cry_now_laugh_later]

“Jiu jitsu champ Mikey Musumeci only eats food that is bad for you without any disclaimers and now everyone who looks up to him starts eating food that is bad for you perpetuating fat America”

[@SuperDiablo101]

This man is the real living form of of the ninja turtles....martial arts? ( check ) pizza? ( check) nerdy AND Italian?? ( check )....and Joe is master splinter

[@williambathwise9997]

So spot on. This should be the number one comment

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

Brilliant!

[@blitz091]

It’s all about gli ingredienti. Italians eat pasta every day, sometimes twice a day. On average they are eating pizza once or twice a week. Italy has a national obesity rate of around 10%, compare that to ~40% in America. Similar to Mikey, I cook authentic Italian pasta dishes for my family almost every day (lunch or dinner) and Neapolitan pizza at least once a week. Bear in mind, classic Italian dishes don’t often use rich, over the top ingredients like heavy cream or butter. You have to understand, if you are cooking with artisan pasta, DOP San Marzanos, high quality hard cheeses like parmigiano reggiano or pecorino romano, high quality EVOO, organic herbs and spices, etc. you are consuming some of the healthiest, most nutrient dense food on the planet.

[@larrymcclurkin5526]

This guy is pure inspiration. Everyone needs a friend with his kind of positivity.

[@vikstar123.4]

taSak kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5LXcqyqhZJmlck 🥸

[@DaneofHalves]

This guy has the look of what an old school bully would mark and mess with but little would they know that they would get folded into an oragami swan by this guy and he would go make a pizza afterwards. Never underestimate anyone.

[@user-ul7rj6qw3j]

He can’t fight standing up but I get your point

[@Smuckular]

​@user-ul7rj6qw3j that doesn't matter when your opponent doesn't know how to fight on the ground

[@user-ul7rj6qw3j]

@@Smuckular every fight starts on the feet

[@Smuckular]

@@user-ul7rj6qw3j and can easily end on the ground with a single takedown 😂😂

[@user-ul7rj6qw3j]

@@Smuckular depends on the opponent

[@just_dom144]

I can tell this is killing Rogan, the man hates carbs. 😂

[@y.m.i.n.6538]

This kid is such a good soul , what a really sound lad , bless him I'm part sicillian so I get the pizza pasta vibe definitely ✌

[@ridiculogan2962]

Sicilians are like vegans, they love to tell people they're Sicilian

[@y.m.i.n.6538]

@@ridiculogan2962 yano it bro ✌

[@Hallyug]

Nobody asked if you are Sicilian

[@Chris-ji4iu]

Very good soul. I used to swim and ate a lot of pizza and pasta. It didn't work once I cut down on my workouts and hit my late 20's ...it will be interesting to see if he can continue his diet as he gets older.

[@y.m.i.n.6538]

@@Chris-ji4iu just seems a really nice lad

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

He is basically eating the French philosophy....eat what makes you happy

[@XiliGaming101]

This kid has the talent to make you smile, cause he is smiling. The happiest person I have seen in ages and it really rubs of on ya. Bless 'em with lots of positive karma.

[@jakebeaker4243]

Exactly I can't stop smiling watching this video. This dude makes me so happy and I don't know why lol

[@MajesticBlueFalcon]

@@jakebeaker4243 Im saving this video for whenever I feel down. I know it will cheer me back up instantly.

[@Insufficient202]

Bro is literally doing the warrior diet/ warrior fast, which is only eat once a day 💪

[@Victor.A.]

Dude has that contagious awesome energy. Can make anybody smile 😃 Thanks Mikey!

[@ashishkiift]

Such an inspirational kid. So regular so relatable so honest no BS. JR should bring more young people like Mikey from all spheres arts, music, science, sports, literature

[@tacotom3492]

He's 26....not a kid and definitely has some issues . Swear I'm on crazy pills seeing these comments

[@cwr8618]

@@tacotom3492seriously, who the f are these people? This kid’s diet is garbage, for one. He’s 26 and sounds and acts like a six year old. And most people aren’t training enough to warrant half his caloric intake.

[@Logie_Mills]

“What’s your primary source of protein?” “Cheese 🤓” Lol that’s wild

[@SuperPeterok]

Vegan cheese lol

[@SuperPeterok]

@Zombie Eric Harris huh??

[@SuperPeterok]

@Zombie Eric Harris will do bud

[@jkarpov3634]

Mikey is an amazing jiujitsu player...and seeing how happy he gets talking about making his own pizza is so wholesome

[@barak-ht1oc]

I wish him the longest career, but he's gonna turn into a Nikado Avocado as soon as serious training stops

[@velenvskaelhas]

This guy is going against everything Joe has come to understand as necessary for ultimate performance lol

[@MrJabez89]

Joe eats one bowl of pasta and gets roid gut. Joe is probably so jealous

[@elymarielygz267]

He is fkn lying 😂😂😂if you believe this you are probably out of shape and weak

[@garickjones3339]

So what happened to his appendix had nothing to do with his diet...?

[@xsuskie3442]

When he said his grandma passed away 4 months ago, I felt that. I hope you mourned and grieved her freely and I hope you’re finding healing and peace brother ❤

[@Sulamanjansulttaani]

I mourned neither of my parents mothers, kinda wish i lived in a country with tighter family bonds but it does have downsides too, dunno.

[@michaelshellenberger5935]

I felt it too. The only moment his energy dipped, you could feel his grief. Very empathic smart young man! Hope the same.

[@patrickkirkham]

@@SulamanjansulttaaniI’m Italian/Irish and my Grandparents on the Italian side were big on Family…we used to go visit every two or three weekends…we only lived 90 minutes away so it wasn’t too bad, and my Dads mom we would visit on holidays because it was a longer trip( my dads dad passed when I was 10 that’s why saying just gramma) The weird thing is after all my grandparents are gone, the families don’t gather anymore at all…. Part of this could be like in the world there’s more divorces and that weakens family bonds because of having to choose sides and hurt feelings and the rest of the bullshite

[@VandersonT_]

I want this guy as a friend! The energy surrounding him is amazing

[@jojersey4081]

I love this kid. He's so happy and healthy. I can't help but smile!!

[@pathnativejam]

this kid is so positive and innocent. I love this kid. his energy is rare. He has no fear .

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

What a strange man. 27 years old and the way he expresses himself reminds me of a young child. His diet tho, not really that strange. He got into a calorie intake routine that works for his calorie expenditure and since he eats a lot of cheese, his protein intake is also great, so his muscle mass is sustained AND the food he eats is one his body agrees with.

[@rickyeska1]

From what I understand of autism I'm pretty sure he is on the spectrum

[@powerguymark]

What a charming young man. It's delightful to listen to someone so sincere and innocent.

[@chikkenbonz]

Well...he's not THAT young....lol Put it this way, he's been training BJJ for like 22 years! Yeah, he doesn't look even near that old! (He's 26)

[@skoto8219]

​@@chikkenbonz Yeah the context of him being a champion and a JRE guest was a big clue that he's probably not *that* young but otherwise I would've guessed he was maybe 19 or 20

[@aarontorres3587]

I'm a contractor in arizona. I've eaten that way for 25 years, working in the heat during the day. I just would heat up so much that I couldn't eat till later in the evenings and because I'd eat so much I would purposely make my body eat off itself throughout the day to compensate for eating at night. I do eat a lot of cheese and never realized how much protein could come from it. Good interview men.

[@notthatguyagain.2225]

Grains are about 10% protein and account for 40% of the world's protein intake. He's getting more from the pasta than the cheese.

[@NOCDIB]

I'm going through this right now. This Summer, from June to July, I've burned 10 lbs because the heat kills my appetite. I do a combination of Jiu Jitsu, strength training and cardio plus I naturally have low body fat. I'm thinking that I should have a calorie-rich dinner late at night and burn it off during the day by fasting.

[@dominicverdin5724]

This dude seems like a very nice guy with a dorky element to his likable character. Most ppl would walk by him thinking, “I can take this guy out with ease” not knowing he is the one that can take YOU out with ease. Nonetheless, seems like a cool kid. I like him. Good luck to him. ✌️

[@vitalis]

He is the embodiment of someone who has found himself. The glow is everything.

[@tapsofosiris3110]

The glow you refer to is Autism.

[@Greggerr]

if you feeling off, if life doesnt feel the same then just watch Musumeci. He gives such a good vibe

[@vinvin4884]

I've been weightlifting since I was 18 and I'm 32 now. I'm also Italian like this kid, and I eat the EXACT same way. Pasta and Pizza every single night along with whatever else I want. I eat only 1 meal every day...at night. I honestly think that it has something to do with my genetic history. For some reason, my body is very efficient at processing carbs v. proteins.

[@Niketic88]

Im training Muay Thay 3x a week since I was 20 and I’m 33 now. Im from Bosnia and we eat alot of bread here. I tried alot of diets but I feel the best if I eat once a day a huge pizza. Its not hard on my stomach and I feel energized the whole day lol

[@DSchea]

I'm Asian and I eat a big ass bowl of noodles or rice once a day and my body loves that shit. I can eat as much as I want and feel better than if I ate A steak or burger or something. And my weight stays the same. If I'm eating a bunch of meat proteins my weight goes up and down like an elevator, as much as like 12 pounds

[@zacharysimone5817]

Same dude. I’m 40 just got taken for 25 last week

[@michaelfrazia4569]

I have lifted hard since 14..im 48 now...thank God I'm pretty much in the shape I was at 25...im thankful rather than boastful...I eat 5 times a day ..small meals...no red meat...high protein and good fats and medium good carbs...1 day a week I eat a pound of pasta at night after eating very little during the day..I load the pasta up with sauce and parmesan and follow it up with a ton of dark chocolate for dessert...the carbs are through the roof ....anyway my point is...the following morning I feel the best I do all week...im nervous to try it more than 1 time a week since I have a good diet dialed in....glad to here your success with it....pizza and pasta are my favorite foods and the ones I craved while training for shows

[@costumeninja1914]

Do you train hardcore ?

[@piwi2775]

I can't stop smiling from him smiling lmao. How is someone this happy

[@russellbrewster603]

Gross

[@-Trenton-]

@@russellbrewster603 you are a sad man and I hope you find fulfillment and happiness in your life.

[@ShadyRonin]

Lol I agree his smile is contagious

[@tapsofosiris3110]

Autism is how someone can be this happy.

[@aestheticaf5336]

Does he also listen to the song “Gandi- Mexico City “ when he trains ?

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

Carbs is literally energy, he definetly has all the energy in this world eating that much pasta and pizza. The key is his digestive system which is able to digest that much carb efficiently without bloating issues.

[@fresconeidrolitina2764]

As Italian from Italy I can confim that eating all the pizza you want will make you very happy

[@mikec4308]

and fat and unhealthy

[@justinw1765]

And eventually fat and unhealthy, unless you're young and train like a beast like him. And there are (or more so were before Covid) definitely obese people in Italy, especially in the north like near Milan. The combination of their high air pollution, high cigarette smoking, and obesity among the older folks in northern Italy (particularly in the valleys, like Milan) is why they were initially hit fairly hard by Covid when it got there. It wasn't because Covid was so ridiculously strong or the like, but the northern Italy hospital system was already in stress and breakdown (like NYC as well), combined with the above 3 factors. It was a perfect storm condition. (Then the ever opportunistic corporate media, politicians, and governments used the above, took it out of context, to scare the rest of us). In any case, point being, for most more normal people, pizza is only good in moderation. It is NOT a "health food" by any stretch of the imagination or term. Wheat/gluten is hard to fully digest, pizza is loaded with saturated fat and unless you're using buffalo mozzarella and sheep romano, also loaded with inflammation and mucous producing A1 casein proteins, and highly overall caloric but lacking in broad spectrum of micro nutrients. It is not quite a junk food, but its not far from either.

[@bckazee]

I'm no where near Italian, and eating all the pizza I want also makes me very happy 😁. I even had pizza for breakfast this morning... I'm in my mid 30s; I am not ashamed lol.

[@fresconeidrolitina2764]

@@justinw1765 I am from the South (Naples, the birthplace of pizza, hometown of spaghetti, and where the most famous pasta makers are from, lol). I live in Japan now, but I lived and also worked in Milan. For cultural reasons, pasta is well studied in Southern schools. Let me be precise I did not say it will make you "lean"... it was exactly the point of my joke. You will be happy. You might get fat. I do not know where did you get your stats about obesity rates, but they do not add up. Southerners (being local food generally richer in calories and especially of carbs) have a higher level of obesity (11 percent roughly) compared to the North (around 10.5). Small difference but still there. Milan is particularly in good shape (2 out of 3 under 50 go to the gym 2 or more times a week). Central Regions have only 8 percent of total obesity. Italy is overall leaner than the USA (like four times) and other European countries and has much lower (roughly a fifth) of obesity-related death than the US and even lower than France (Barbieri et al. 2017). Studies indicate indirect proportionality between obesity and income, and the South is much poorer than the North. Nobody, however, know exactly what caused the weight increase over the last 20 years (Italian got 1.7 to 3.6 percent fatter). A theory blames the school cuts, which essentially destroyed public school after-class activities (highly focused on sports... especially competitive ones). We know that Italian youth tend to be obese more often than in other countries. An explanation is again cultural: in Italy, especially in the Central and Southern regions, is considered polite to offer food to kids, and the kids are taught not to refuse that. There are plenty of anthropological works on the matter. That is my area of expertise btw... The foreign idea of "pizza" is not ours. Also, the foreign concept of cheese is not the same. Italian pizza (which Musumeci makes, judging by the pics I found and his comment about going around looking for cheese - pecorino and muzzarell... notice he did not say Mozzarella but muzzarell) is a thin crust. American pizza, which is the most commercialized in the world (i am not sure where you are from), is doughy and thick. Most of the "mozzarella" used in foreign countries is "natural cheese" (in Italian formaggio di pasta filata) which of natural as only the name. Italian (in the South but generally in the whole country) use fiordilatte and provola (muzzarell), which are not pasteurized low saturated fat cheese mainly still produced through affioramento (not sure of the word in English, is the process for which they let the cheese surface from a previously obtained serum). I had pasta and pizza growing up, and now I eat rice more often (because of my Japanese wife). I noticed I tend to metabolize "Italian" type of carbs much better; it might be genetic. There is no scientific literature on the matter. It is true that the Bergamo area you are referring to (was not really Milan) has a significant number of overweight population, but guess what? is also the provincia (communal area) of Italy which consumes less pasta (a third of the national average - which is 23 kg a year - and almost 5 times less than Naples or Palermo - 42 kg)! They are traditionally bread eaters and consume a large quantity of meat, instead of alternating it with fish like in the South, especially BUTTER instead of olive oil. Again, the reason is cultural. Northern regions are in the only real plain of the country, Pianura Padana, where cattle hold a central role in subsistence and intergenerational wealth. Any food should be consumed in moderation, but the pizza Italians eat in Italy is not an unhealthy food. PERIOD. It is not less healthy than pasta or bread with tomatoes and cheese. If you live in the USA, you can definitely make it as the original - US east coast is the first importing market in the world of Italian products!). Neapolitan pizza has between 650 and 900 cal. A steak (cooked without butter) has around the same (650-850). Sure, one is proteins, and the other is carbs, but they are not substantially different with the appropriate activities. If you do not train 8hrs a day like a pro athlete, moderation is the name of the game, whether it is pizza or steak and broccoli. Edit: I wanted to add the exact study about anthropology of food but it is mostly in Italian. You can give a look to what also Andrea Muehlebach wrote in her book about northern regions, it is the Moral Neoliberal (I think 2nd chapter about togetherness... sorry I do not have it around) or Rachel Black Porta Palazzo about Italian markets and food consumption.

[@ohhzapper1464]

@@fresconeidrolitina2764 addirittura

[@EnragedByCorn]

Can't help but smile when I watch this kid talk. He comes off as such a sweet, kind of nerdy kid; like someone you would make friends with in school or something. Hard to believe this man could put you to sleep while rolling pizza dough! 😆

[@CrazyDiamond75]

I swear this dude had a smile on his face the entire time, he has such a great vibe.

[@FBall-im8ui]

This is the one fighter i really respect he is no loud mouth connor assh*le, nice kid and he is very respectful of all his opponents

[@anthonyt7173]

Glad I'm not the only italian who has been eating like this for 8 years, pasta and pizza dough have such a long lasting GI that you can train on it the whole next day as an athlete, you also sleep better, feel happier with no cravings during the day 💪🇮🇹

[@dubstepXpower]

Mediterranean diet is great

[@jeffbro1021]

Well it works for you CAUSE you are Italian… someone like me (Native American) were to try this diet I would get fat and sick

[@ptec2694]

You cant go wrong with pizza and pasta.

[@MrErikAvA]

he seems like such a GOOD dude! he just shines with positivity and joy.

[@williamw3501]

To be fair it's home-made. I think it would be a big difference if he was eating domino's every night.

[@baflabies]

Probably true

[@Kthomasritchie]

Still not healthy.

[@drick2480]

Dominos is the shit which makes it deadly.

[@Bjarku]

I mean it’s still cheese, dough, tomatoes and oil. It’s not like he’s ordering special low fat cheese. Like a wrap from McDonald’s is still fried chicken breast, breadcrumbs, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and a taco. It’s not magically less healthy because a guy in a McDonald’s made it

[@FormerPessitheRobberfan]

@@Bjarku mcdonald's uses artificial ingredients and chemicals. So there's a difference

[@itsteej]

his smile is so contagious

[@AmadeusD]

So glad everyone is enjoying Mikey. He deserves this shine

[@LEGENDofBEANY]

Pretty incredible how this dude could manhandle me (twice his size), but is just so kind, gentle and humble. Good dude right there.

[@handsdownchulo6579]

This kid has amazing energy! Definitely want to see the whole podcast with him. Dam JR is jacked

[@comfysituations3566]

Eating whatever you want works when you're 25. Not so much when you're older.

[@obvioushieidude7668]

Define “older”.

[@jen30551]

Had a rough day and this guy has me smiling so much right now. He must be amazing to be around...unless you're competing against him lol.

[@johanskanal1360]

But on the other hand, I would lose to a guy like this any time over someone toxic! Hope you feel better.

[@jen30551]

@@johanskanal1360 That's a cool way to look at things. And thank you. All good. Much to be grateful for in life! 💕

[@johanskanal1360]

@@jen30551 Most def. 💞

[@edesyonr]

Im watching this while i eat carbonara pasta and just got out from my Jiu Jitsu class 😁

[@mikkozon]

I LOVE THIS GUY. I'm literally smiling while watching this clip!

[@markekar6021]

im figuratively smiling.

[@greghollingshead4175]

I can confirm his method. Owned a pizza shop for 7 years, worked 70-80 hrs a week and ate nothing but Pizza. We were ripped and sharp!

[@thisguy2085]

Did you intermittently fast as well, or eat it through the day?

[@joys8634]

@@thisguy2085 calories in and calories out lmao.why won'y you people understand lmao. I eat a whole large dominoes pizza and have abs

[@kevinobyrne8020]

@@joys8634 Dominos pizza is poison compared to dude's homemade pizza

[@barnaby4232]

@@joys8634 not much nutrition though

[@joesladden9914]

@@barnaby4232 Tbf on a bulk a large dominos has like 120g of protein. Obviously shit for you though and not clean

[@2LOT]

Joe is in such a disbelief. He just asking things to find something wrong 😂

[@missionpupa]

No, he's curious and couldn't put his finger on it

[@2LOT]

@@missionpupa he's asking the same questions for 15minutes

[@rayplaysgames_RPG]

This kid is a sweetheart who can choke you out with your own arm.

[@TheHeroChoncho]

"3 years of just pizza, pasta and strangling everybody" lol

[@joi8674]

He is onto something. My last meal is 4pm and I am in the pool from 5:30am until 7:30am and then I eat @ 8am. Its not extreme as him but when I am in the pool I feel amazing and tons of energy.

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

In the infantry, we pretty much ate fast food every single day but managed to stay lean and fit because we were so young and active. I’m guessing that’s what’s happening with this kid too

[@habbekratzz]

Good point. Two decades later, father time might give him some health issues in retrospect

[@BatkoBrat]

@@habbekratzz Not if he eats pizza and pasta with good ingredients. Making sourdough pizza with good cheese and real olive oil and maybe some prosciutto is very good for you :)

[@lcplshmuckatelli1360]

Good times

[@tonytouch145]

@@BatkoBrat it’s still 7000 calories. That’s a lot of calories for someone who’s clearly not a heavy lifter. He’s just young and active with an exceptional metabolism.

[@arajs99]

@@tonytouch145 It's definitely related to metabolic rate. At the age of 37 mine hasn't slowed down, so this kid could possibly do this the rest of his life.

[@shawnhartman7374]

This was such a good episode I didn't know who he was before this but Mikey has the most infectious personality you can't help but smile listening to him!

[@Phil81.]

I like athletes like Mike , he's a monster in the ring and outside he's a very humble and happy human being!

[@davidbetancourt4028]

What a wonderful guy. He seems so kind and happy. Sweet and pleasant to just watch talk, the enthusiasm.

[@rebelmouth9349]

He's not wrong about the eating disorder part - please be careful and make sure you're evaluating your intermittent fasts. There's a fine line between fasting and starving yourself and you don't want to start crossing it and doing harm to yourself. Nothing but good things for you all, stay healthy and keep improving!💪

[@pleaseask12345]

Awww what a good kid! I hope he continues to in his success. He’s spreading love and he doesn’t even know it :)

[@RaminNazer]

Sometimes you don't tune into Joe Rogan Podcast for a long time and then come across something like this and remember what the magic of the show is all about.

[@scottashe984]

Been eating like him most of my life. I wake up do heavy labor all day come home and eat dinner. I'm lean, don't get hungry during the day or crash until bed time. Different strokes for different folks.

[@justins5756]

It’s hard me to to get myself to eat lunch. I think that fasting is the best for me also. It feels like you accomplished something

[@brandenvargo6933]

Same here bro 😭

[@mikerichmond3616]

Thank you for sharing this one! I’ve said it for years, everyone is different. Their bodies react different. They are trainable. But if you give it what it needs and can use efficiently. It will heal itself. That kid is a pasta incinerator. That’s his fuel.

[@hardlogic3046]

Nice broscience, but but he's only 26, does OMAD and is physically active, he won't get diabetes/metabolic syndrome right now, but his long term health is definitely in jeopardy and he WILL pay the price in 20~30 years. Some of the damage is reversible, but when you abuse your body for so long, it doesn't heal instantly. Glycation is a thing, amongst many others.

[@brandon18054]

@@hardlogic3046 PhD. of Broscience, we see.

[@ohsweetmystery]

I've always been a huge carb and fat eater. 60, very active and still skinny, doing fine with zero metabolic problems.

[@hardlogic3046]

@@EJ-ul1zs Science says nothing on nutrition because there are no experimental studies of any significant length. A 3 month study only informs you of the impacts of 3 months of that diet, 3 month+1 day and it's all speculations. And you will never have the funds, let alone get past an ethics committee, to lock people for 20+ years in a lab. Also "raw ingredients" is not some magical ingredients. The only thing that matters because we can study it, are the mechanisms of the human metabolism. All carbs trigger an insulin response. Hell in some people, even the sweet taste of artificial sweeteners (no ingestion involved) is enough to trigger an insulin response. And mixing carbs and fats WILL activate the Randle cycle; which is very bad news for your health if you don't expend more energy than you derrive from your food; which is hard to achieve on a diet that contain carbs because of the lack of satiety it provides compared to fats and protein. However, that guy is very young, physically active, does IF, and has a history of dieting on a mental-illness level to boot. It will take quite some years for his ill-adapted diet to do noticeable damages. And if he's got good genetics, his body can take the abuse; but that doesn't mean it's the best he could be, far from it.

[@hardlogic3046]

@@EJ-ul1zs The only genetics that would impact people's need for carbs to thrive, to the best of my knowledge, are people with ancestry within the last 5 generations that are of equatorial descent. Those people might need up to 20% of their energetic intake to come from carbs in order to thrive yes, and they should not be forgotten. As for carbs giving you satiety, have you truly asked yourself whether it was how your body responded, or whether it was your gut bacteria exerting its influence on you? My money is on the latter. Anyway, I hope your health is doing good and will keep doing good, I just haven't seen anything that points towards carbs being good for it except in a few exceptions.

[@King-O-Hell]

He's so damn loveable. I don't usually watch the MMA episodes but this was really great.

[@marcbrown5081]

Watched him defeat 11 time champ via knee twist. pure jiu-jitsu technician.

[@JaxionELM]

They call him Mikey for a reason 🍕