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MMA Fighter Jarrett Wilbraham on MMA Life and retirement
One of Australian MMA's best fighters has decided to retire. Based on a string of medical issues and internal conflicts he moves onto another chapter in life. A deep dive into his decision, it's a raw conversation that gives insight into the difficulties of life as an MMA athlete. Interview details below:
00:00 intro
00:10 Why did you retire from MMA
02:54 Difficulties in MMA
04:41 Finding rock climbing
05:01 Fighters questioning being a professional
06:16 Pressures on your body from training professionally
08:17 Jarrett's regrets now that MMA is done
10:22 Using Jarrett's MMA experience as a coach
12:25 Encouraging Jarret to keep training
14:14 Advice for wanna be professional fighters
17:39 Fighting becoming your identity
18:28 Lack of money in MMA
20:08 Staph infections
22:25 Deciding to retire
23:27 Fighters wanting to compete after retirement
26:18 Has fighting been therapeutic for Jarrett
28:40 Dogs are the best
29:12 Adventurous plans
31:46 Financial literacy
33:30 Conclusion