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Dec 2024
1h 5m

Sean O'Malley, Tim Welch, and Jake Shiel...

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Sean O'Malley and Tim Welch stopped by the Las Vegas studio to talk training, rivalries, the importance of coaches, upcoming fights, how to balance real life with fighting, boxing vs MMA, and much more. Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timwelchmt Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugasean00:00 Intro 00:26 Becoming a Fan: From Skepticism to Respect 01:26 Early Training Days and Challenges 02:48 The Reality of Fighting and Training 08:27 Building a Successful Career Outside the Cage 10:28 The Impact of Streaming on Pay-Per-View 11:27 The Evolution of MMA and Sponsorships 13:02 Dealing with Hate and Proving Skills 16:16 Analyzing Fights and Future Matchups 29:21 The Importance of Training Camps and Coaches 33:56 Upcoming Fights and Excitement 34:37 Training with Top Fighters 35:16 Strength and Skills in MMA 35:32 Exciting Fighters to Watch 36:20 Mastering Your Unique Style 37:31 Boxing and MMA Comparisons 38:36 Fighter Strategies and Career Choices 40:05 Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor Rivalry 54:32 Fighter Injuries and Superstitions 57:08 Training and Recovery Techniques 59:53 Balancing Life and Fighting 01:00:20 Funny Stories and Crypto Talk 01:02:17 Farewell and Wrap Up #seanomalley #ufc #mma

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