JRE MMA Show #182 - Protect Ya Neck
PowerfulJRE · 2:39:03 · 1 weeks ago
The guests discuss the physical realities of long-term combat sports careers, critique outdated MMA officiating rules, and share their opinions on recent entertainment, including movies, books, and the upcoming McGregor versus Holloway fight.
- Physical aging — Maintaining a fitness routine becomes significantly harder as an athlete grows older, as the body requires much more recovery time for injuries .
- Training strategy — Veteran fighters must adapt their routines by choosing training partners carefully to avoid unnecessary strain while maintaining their skills .
- MMA rule critique — The ban on 12-6 elbows is viewed as an illogical relic that creates confusion, especially since other, more dangerous strikes remain legal .
- Iconic grappling — The Usman versus Maia match is cited as a high-level display of ground technique that should not have been interrupted by the referee .
- Fighter endurance — The McGregor versus Holloway bout raises concerns about Conor’s ability to maintain power in later rounds against Max’s legendary gas tank .
- Movie assessments — The panel dismisses Roadhouse as a "so bad it's good" cult classic but praises the technical action sequences in Edge of Tomorrow .
- Media recommendations — Matt Serra highlights Red Rising as an engaging dystopian read and mentions the series House of the Dragon, despite the unlikability of the characters .
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