The war of words between opponents leading up to a contest can almost be just as entertaining as the fight itself. We know trash talk sells pay-per-views and generates attention on social media but how does it impact a fighter's performance, positive or negative? We break down some of the rivalries in mixed martial arts and examine how the psychological tactics used affected the final outcome of the fight.
Intro music by Snyker
Clips Used in This Episode:
Micheal Bisping and Georges St. Pierre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWThMqH0uh8
Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyIOzSUI9pI
Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Rose Namajunas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSb3ENhdwIg
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