The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #104 with Cory Sandhagen
Mar 5, 2021
Cory Sandhagen, a professional mixed martial artist in the UFC's Bantamweight division, shares insights from his fighting career. He discusses the mental strategies essential for success in the cage and the importance of resilience. They dive into unconventional tactics in MMA and the evolution of fighting styles. Sandhagen also touches on the benefits of psilocybin for recovery and reflects on the challenges of weight cutting. Their conversation blends personal experiences with humorous anecdotes, highlighting the transformative power of nature and training.
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Complacency and Loss
- Cory Sandhagen realized he was too relaxed before his fight with Aljamain Sterling.
- He attributes this to underestimating Sterling and COVID-related training limitations.
Learning from Loss
- Sandhagen learned from Sterling's intensity, realizing the importance of a "kill or be killed" mindset.
- He now aims to enter the cage with this mindset from the very beginning.
Wheel Kick KO
- Sandhagen's knockout of Marlon Moraes with a wheel kick was unexpected.
- He had practiced the kick extensively during quarantine on a BOB dummy.