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Published Jan 28, 2020

JRE MMA Show #88 with Frankie Edgar

Join UFC legend Frankie Edgar as he shares his emotional journey through MMA, tackling the psychological challenges post-loss and the evolving fight landscape. Delve into cutting-edge health topics, including regenerative medicine and fighter conditioning techniques, with insights into the mysteries of Lyme disease with Joe Rogan.
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  • Career Reflections

    reflects on his illustrious MMA career, emphasizing the importance of his roots in New Jersey. He attributes his success to the strong support system of family and friends, and the thriving training environment he helped build. Despite the allure of other organizations, he expresses a desire to finish his career in the UFC, where he has spent 13 years 1. acknowledges Frankie's pioneering role in MMA, particularly in New Jersey, and the influence he has had on younger fighters 2.

       

    Evolving Landscape

    The landscape of MMA has evolved significantly, with noting the increased athleticism and skill of younger fighters. He observes that today's fighters are more polished and complete compared to when he started, attributing this to their early and comprehensive training 3. and Frankie discuss the changes in fight preparation, with Frankie reducing sparring sessions to preserve his body while maintaining competitive edge 4.

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