This chapter delves into the speaker's health struggles due to misdiagnosed hypothyroidism and the impact of prescribed medication before a fight. It explores the intense training regimen, concerns about brain damage from repeated chokes, the prevalence of brain injuries in MMA, the effectiveness of stem cells in repairing brain damage, and the comparison between CTE risks in combat sports and football. The speaker shares experiences in fights, training with various coaches, the evolution of MMA, and the influence of skilled judo practitioners like Carl Parisian on the sport.