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JRE MMA Show #165 with Jiří Procházka

The Joe Rogan Experience

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Weight Cutting in MMA: Challenges and Controversies

This chapter explores the complex issue of weight cutting in mixed martial arts, emphasizing the physical and psychological challenges fighters endure. It highlights the implications of early weigh-ins and inadequate recovery, affecting athlete performance while advocating for competing at natural weights. The discussion also suggests significant reforms to the sport, including avoiding extreme weight loss practices for fairer matchups.

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