JRE MMA Show #138

JRE MMA Show series

Cory Sandhagen

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Cory Sandhagen, a UFC bantamweight fighter, discusses his mental approach to fighting, training methods, and technical breakdown of striking. The conversation also covers MMA judging flaws, historical topics like Genghis Khan and the Young Dryas impact theory, and Sandhagen's turn to Buddhism after a loss.

What they talked about

  • Mindset and flow state in the Vera fight
  • Managing pre-fight fear step by step
  • Striking concepts: space, position, angles
  • Note-taking and intentional training methods
  • Evolution of MMA and comparing eras
  • Critique of MMA judging and refereeing
  • K-1 kickboxing nostalgia and favorite fights
  • Lessons from the Aljamain Sterling loss

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