GWL#65: Transitioning From Kickboxing To MMA | Yusuf Ali Taleb
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In this Episode, we're joined by Yusuf Ali-Taleb, a pro Kickboxer who has transitioned to MMA. He discusses his journey to his first MMA fight, his first loss in MMA, cutting weight and it’s challenges, the dangers of striking to the face and more!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - How was your nap?
3:52 - Transition to MMA
13:28 - Taking it back to UFC 1
15:39 - Weight cutting
26:07 - First MMA Fight
40:14 - Attitudes in MMA
42:16 - The dangers of concussions
49:56 - One punch story
52:37 - Traumatic brain injuries
1:04:13 - Second MMA fight
1:13:19 - Kids assemblies
1:14:35 - MMA fan support
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