Chapter
The Prospect of Wrestling for a Living
43:40 - 47:07 (03:26)
The speaker is discussing the temptation to pursue wrestling for a living and how hard it can be to just enjoy the sport without thinking about the potential financial rewards.
Clips
UFC fighter Ben Askren discusses his love for wrestling matches and his experience coaching young athletes, including junior world champion Keaton O'Toole.
43:40 - 44:29 (00:49)
Summary
UFC fighter Ben Askren discusses his love for wrestling matches and his experience coaching young athletes, including junior world champion Keaton O'Toole.
ChapterThe Prospect of Wrestling for a Living
Episode#242 – Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ben talks about his love for wrestling matches and how it can be hard for him to just enjoy it without people watching due to his career.
44:29 - 45:16 (00:46)
Summary
Ben talks about his love for wrestling matches and how it can be hard for him to just enjoy it without people watching due to his career. There are different types of wrestling matches, from official events to private matches without an audience.
ChapterThe Prospect of Wrestling for a Living
Episode#242 – Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The guest discusses the idea of the Ask Me Challenge in MMA, a new rule set where people show up to the fighter's gym, and the fighter can choose who to roll with, starting with a cash prize of a thousand dollars.
45:16 - 46:06 (00:50)
Summary
The guest discusses the idea of the Ask Me Challenge in MMA, a new rule set where people show up to the fighter's gym, and the fighter can choose who to roll with, starting with a cash prize of a thousand dollars.
ChapterThe Prospect of Wrestling for a Living
Episode#242 – Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses the strategies and mindset involved in professional arm wrestling, including the importance of pacing yourself during a match and the financial rewards for winning.
46:06 - 47:07 (01:01)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the strategies and mindset involved in professional arm wrestling, including the importance of pacing yourself during a match and the financial rewards for winning.