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Gaining wisdom in MMA
38:30 - 43:40 (05:10)
MMA fighters may experience a physical decline as they age, but they can still gain wisdom, strategy, and a variety of skills from their experience in the sport, making them overall more skilled fighters.
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In combat sports, athletes may experience a decline in physicality as they age, but their overall skill level can continue to rise due to the acquisition of wisdom and strategy.
38:30 - 40:36 (02:05)
Summary
In combat sports, athletes may experience a decline in physicality as they age, but their overall skill level can continue to rise due to the acquisition of wisdom and strategy. As a result, an athlete's competitive peak may occur several years after their athletic peak.
ChapterGaining wisdom in MMA
Episode#242 – Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
After experiencing pain in her hips and back, the speaker discusses her experience undergoing hip replacement surgery and the positive impact it had on her pain level and lifestyle.
40:36 - 41:41 (01:05)
Summary
After experiencing pain in her hips and back, the speaker discusses her experience undergoing hip replacement surgery and the positive impact it had on her pain level and lifestyle.
ChapterGaining wisdom in MMA
Episode#242 – Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan and Ben Askren discuss the latter's MMA career and the missed opportunities that could have changed his legacy in the sport.
41:41 - 42:41 (01:00)
Summary
Joe Rogan and Ben Askren discuss the latter's MMA career and the missed opportunities that could have changed his legacy in the sport. Askren acknowledges that he did not prove himself as one of the greatest fighters ever, but is content with what he accomplished.
ChapterGaining wisdom in MMA
Episode#242 – Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on his potential success if he had joined the UFC during his prime and discusses his past experiences training with successful fighters such as Tyrone and Anthony.
42:41 - 43:40 (00:59)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his potential success if he had joined the UFC during his prime and discusses his past experiences training with successful fighters such as Tyrone and Anthony.