The Importance of Prior Experience in MMA and UFC Promotion Strategies

This chapter explores the significance of fighters having prior experience in boxing and rounds in MMA for success in the UFC, emphasizing the value of learning through the amateur system. It debates the ethics of promoting fighters based on entertainment value rather than skill, using examples like Dada 5000 and Kimbo Slice. The discussion delves into the impact of ego on learning and growth, highlighting the differences in instructional receptiveness between men and women in the fighting world.