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At first glance, UFC fighters and elite horse jockeys seem like worlds apart. On one hand, we have a high-intensity combat sport, and probably one of the most brutal sports out there, and on the other hand we have precision-based tests of skills and endurance, where athletes need to change their lifestyle in order to compete in the big league.
Now, don’t get me wrong, all sports are difficult in their own way, but UFC and horse jockeys are probably one of the top contenders for being one of the hardest-working athletes.
To be honest, if you take a closer look, you’ll find that these two groups of athletes share more similarities than you might expect. First of all, they both demand exceptional physical conditioning, strategic thinking (fast), and an almost inhuman level of endurance.
This inspired us to compare elite horse racing jockeys, and some of the most successful UFC fighters and find more similarities.
