Chapter

The Technical Understanding of Watching Fights
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34:10 - 42:18 (08:07)

The vast majority of people who watch a professional fight have almost no technical understanding of what's going on in front of them, on the contrary, fighters are entertainers.

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A professional athlete shares that in the context of sport where no one is physically attacking people, he gives almost zero moral advice to his athletes and is more focused on their performance for people in making an income through sport.
34:10 - 36:40 (02:30)
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Professional Athletics
Summary

A professional athlete shares that in the context of sport where no one is physically attacking people, he gives almost zero moral advice to his athletes and is more focused on their performance for people in making an income through sport.

Chapter
The Technical Understanding of Watching Fights
Episode
#260 – Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
George St-Pierre's favorite fighters to watch were Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman, and Phil Barone from the Hammer House team, known for their intense and larger than life personalities that made no sense but had an appeal.
36:40 - 37:37 (00:56)
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MMA
Summary

George St-Pierre's favorite fighters to watch were Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman, and Phil Barone from the Hammer House team, known for their intense and larger than life personalities that made no sense but had an appeal.

Chapter
The Technical Understanding of Watching Fights
Episode
#260 – Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The fighting industry is unique in that fighters are both athletes and entertainers, captivating audiences with their emotions and performances.
37:37 - 38:20 (00:43)
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Fighting
Summary

The fighting industry is unique in that fighters are both athletes and entertainers, captivating audiences with their emotions and performances. The appeal of a fighter goes beyond just their physical abilities, drawing in viewers with their showmanship and ability to entertain.

Chapter
The Technical Understanding of Watching Fights
Episode
#260 – Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Only a small percentage of people watching professional sports have a technical understanding of what is happening.
38:20 - 42:18 (03:57)
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Sports
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Only a small percentage of people watching professional sports have a technical understanding of what is happening. Most viewers lack knowledge of the specific tactics or techniques involved in the sport they are watching.

Chapter
The Technical Understanding of Watching Fights
Episode
#260 – Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast