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Contrasting GSP’s polish, the speaker talks about Bub Spang, an equally intense and fearless fighter. Spang is described as a wild, aggressive competitor who refused to tap out, even when clearly overwhelmed. The imagery of fighters fighting until unconsciousness or exhaustion illustrates the brutal reality of MMA and the fearless mental toughness required.
Spang’s refusal to tap out, instead opting to fight until completely defeated or unconscious, is portrayed as both admirable and intimidating. The speaker humorously shares their own willingness to surrender at the first sign of trouble, humorously saying they’d tap out even before a fight started or at the dinner table, emphasizing their own limits compared to these fierce fighters.