Does Weight Cutting Give Fighters Eating Disorders?

"Sugar" Sean O'Malley is a professional MMA fighter known for his striking ability and unorthodox fighting style in the UFC's bantamweight division. He appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show to discuss his career in fighting, the physical and mental challenges of the sport, and particularly the psychological toll that weight-cutting practices can have on athletes. During their conversation, they explored how the demanding nature of cutting weight for competition can contribute to disordered eating patterns and other health issues among fighters. O'Malley's willingness to discuss these often-taboo topics made him an interesting guest for Rogan's audience interested in both MMA and sports psychology.