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Advice on pursuing fighting as a career
47:29 - 51:31 (04:01)
The speaker advises that if one does not enjoy fighting and finds it stressful, they should not pursue it as a career as it's not sustainable in the long run, even for successful fighters like Jon Jones.
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The UFC roster eventually finds a way to navigate through a champion's fighting style, minimizing damage and making it difficult to finish opponents.
47:29 - 50:31 (03:01)
UFC
Summary
The UFC roster eventually finds a way to navigate through a champion's fighting style, minimizing damage and making it difficult to finish opponents. Martial arts lifestyle is a long-time planted seed in the minds of champions and fighters.
ChapterAdvice on pursuing fighting as a career
Episode#179 – Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Retiring from fighting while you're still on top is a difficult decision but if you're in it just for the money, advantages, and freedom, it's important to plan for your future and walk away.
50:31 - 51:31 (01:00)
MMA
Summary
Retiring from fighting while you're still on top is a difficult decision but if you're in it just for the money, advantages, and freedom, it's important to plan for your future and walk away. However, if you genuinely love to fight or compete, keep going even if it's stressful.