(Props to jamesmmafisher via parklife.)
As Gay Robot might say, “pass the tissues, we all got issues.” For Frank Shamrock, working out personal demons is a primary motivation for being a professional fighter. Sure, the lifestyle of an MMA star can be attractive, with the arenas full of screaming fans, and the money, and the groupies, and the ability to punch people without legal repercussions. But that’s still not enough to convince the average person to “make the worst bet in the world with their body,” as Shamrock says. Does the sport particularly attract men and women who have overwhelming needs to prove themselves? Can old emotional hurts be resolved through new physical ones? If you happen to fight professionally, drop some wisdom on us in the comments section. What drives you to do what you do?
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Frank speaks with words of wisdom that only true fighters understand. I have fought in mma and without a doubt was motivated by my own personal demons. However, I must point out that in the process of training I crossed paths with many other fighters who were more interested in social status, bragging rights, and egotistical fantasies. These people were not fighters at heart, but simply posers, and they continue to pollute the gene pool of our beloved sport.