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Debates about fixed fights, controversies over judge decisions, and the cultural dynamics of fighting, particularly among Brazilians, expose the sport’s complex and layered history. The dialogue explores how national pride influences judging, with fighters like Vitor Belfort and Damian Maia experiencing subtle biases rooted in cultural allegiance.
The Science and Ethics of Performance Enhancement
A recurring theme involves the debate over performance-enhancing drugs, especially substances like EPO, how they alter stamina, recovery, and performance. The speakers analyze how doping can become an arms race, especially with advances in gene editing and biotechnology, and whether regulators can keep pace.