Episode #471
Matt Serra
Books mentioned
The Lord of the Rings
Mentioned by Matt Serra · at 00:17:21
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Matt Serra, a retired UFC fighter and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, discusses his early training, memorable fights, and career injuries. He and Joe Rogan also explore the evolution of jiu-jitsu in MMA, diet and conditioning, and the impact of TRT on fighter health.
What they talked about
- Meeting Joe Rogan and Eddie Bravo
- Early UFC history and banned in New York
- Weight cutting and dehydration methods
- Jiu-jitsu origins and Henzo Gracie mentorship
- Matt Serra's back injury and blood clot
- Kettlebell training and club bells
- Fight analysis of Vitor Belfort and others
- Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
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