The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #143 with Sean Strickland
Jul 6, 2023
Sean Strickland, a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC, shares his unique insights on resilience in combat sports and the moral complexities fighters face. He humorously reflects on early exposure to adult content and delves into personal experiences with addiction and mortality. The conversation also touches on cultural interactions within the martial arts community, the challenges of financial disparities in professional fighting, and the nuances of navigating personal beliefs, all while blending laughter with profound reflections.
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First Happiness
- Sean Strickland's first experience with happiness was at 14.
- His mom brought him to an MMA gym where he got the shit kicked out of him.
Past Views
- Strickland had extremist views as a teen, even wearing white supremacist attire.
- He changed his look after beginning MMA training, rejecting his past views.
White Trash Upbringing
- Strickland describes his upbringing as "white trash" despite his parents' employment.
- He criticizes corporate erosion of American values and poor educational systems.