MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #88 - Sebastian Szalay, Australian/Hungarian MMA Fighter
Description
MMA Fighter Sebastian Szalay comes from a Karate family and background. This results in his unique style/skills which he uses against his opposition. Currently holding the Eternal Featherweight belt, Seb is working towards a career with the UFC. Full interview details below:
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Freestyle MMA
00:40 Eternal feather weight champ
01:21 Developing his MMA style - Karate base
03:20 Karate as a fighting art
04:37 Longevity and karate
05:17 What training he enjoys
06:49 Training partners at Freestyle MMA
07:43 Biggest shittalkers?
08:09 Preparation for upcoming fight with Tazar Malone at eternal mma 92 on Feb 8th
08:50 Tazar as an opponent
10:29 Why did Seb start fighting
11:38 Style of Karate
12:26 Mental prep routine
13:27 Motivation to compete at a high level
14:00 Goals in MMA
14:36 comparisons with former UF fighters with a Karate base
17:00 Post fight reflections
17:53 Typical day in training
18:47 Advice for aspiring fighters
19:42 Life after fighting
20:21 Go to street fight move
21:05 CTE in combat sports, is it worth it?
23:50 Fight a bear, lion or gorilla?
24:56 Conclusion
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