From my conversation with Pat Militich, one key takeaway would be the importance of perseverance and staying consistent with any given narrative to make it impact the listeners or followers. When it comes to martial arts, this could translate to sticking to your training routine, not giving up, and consistently working on your skills until you see improvement.

Rashad Evans emphasized the value of diversifying your skill set. He didn't just rely on his wrestling background, he had also training in boxing and karate. This advice is applicable not only to MMA, but to life as well. Don't limit yourself to one area of expertise; strive to learn and grow in many areas.

From my discussion on the Pride and UFC, it's clear that competition can enable growth by attracting different audiences. This concept can be transferred to MMA fighters as well. By diversifying your fighting style, you can appeal to a wider set of fans and grow the sport.

And in my chat about corner advice during MMA fights, one key emphasis was on the importance of receiving detailed, technical, and strategic advice instead of generic encouragements. This could be a great pointer for MMA fighters while choosing their coaching staff or even for coaches to better their advice during fights.