MMA Myths Busted (The Octagon Wasn't Built For This)

10 MMA myths get treated as fact by casual fans and hardcore viewers alike — the truth behind the Octagon's design, why tapping out isn't losing, what actually happens in a rear naked choke, and why "no rules" hasn't been true for decades. This one clears up the biggest misconceptions in the sport, one myth at a time. The Complete Beginner's Guide To MMA: https://stickmanacademy.gumroad.com/l... Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Tapping out means you lost 1:12 The cage is designed to look brutal 1:57 No holds barred 2:41 Going to the ground means losing 3:21 The bigger fighter always wins 3:58 Traditional martial arts don't work in MMA 4:44 Kick full power without conditioning 5:34 Chokes are completely safe 6:26 Power matters more than cardio 7:05 Cutting weight is just dieting