The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #88 with Frankie Edgar
Jan 28, 2020
Frankie Edgar, a former UFC Lightweight Champion, shares insights from his extensive fighting career. He discusses the challenges of weight management and the critical importance of fighter safety in MMA. Frankie opens up about the emotional and physical toll of concussions, and how they’ve influenced his career choices. He also explores innovative training techniques and the evolving healthcare landscape for athletes, particularly highlighting advancements in stem cell therapy. Frankie's anecdotes provide an engaging look at the resilience and camaraderie within the fighting community.
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Frankie's Lightweight Reign
- Frankie Edgar won the UFC Lightweight title at 55 without cutting weight.
- Many were surprised by his durability, especially in the Gray Maynard fights.
BJ Penn's Ground Game and Recent Encounter
- Frankie Edgar discusses BJ Penn's unique ground game and the significance of his victories over him.
- He recalls a recent encounter with Penn at a UFC gym anniversary event.
Street Fight Consequences
- Joe Rogan shares an anecdote about a bouncer friend who faced jail time after a fatal street fight.
- Frankie Edgar mentions a similar incident involving a wrestler.