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