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He Saved Israel Adesanya's Career?

February 13, 2026 / 00:44

This episode features discussions on breathing techniques, mental control, and training methods used by UFC fighters. Guests include Dave Wood and insights from fighters like Kai.

The conversation highlights the importance of breathing through the diaphragm rather than the chest, as explained by a guest. This technique is said to enhance performance and mental clarity during fights.

Dave Wood shares his experience training fighters in a pool, emphasizing how underwater training helps fighters manage stress and focus during high-pressure situations.

Specific examples from UFC events are mentioned, including a fight at the UFC Apex, where mental preparedness played a crucial role in the outcome.

The episode connects physical training with mental resilience, illustrating how fighters can prepare for intense moments in the ring.

TLDR

UFC fighters discuss breathing techniques and mental control for performance under pressure.

Episode

0:44

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You've had some names here from the UFC. You've had Israel, Kikarta, France. What

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are they looking for when they reach out to you? >> It's like taking a red pill and

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breathing cuz a lot of people you would even realize are mouth breeders, man. But when you learn how to breathe

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through your diaphragm and not your chest, things change. I've been doing that also with Dave Wood, the pool guy.

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Kai had this fight at the UFC Apex where this dude was on his back. He told me training in the pool with Dave when he

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was in that choke, he just felt like I've been here before. Cuz when you're

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under water, it's all in the mind. Nothing else matters. You're focusing on

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what you're doing and breathing. Pretty much that was our soul. The moments when

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you have to apply the stuff can be the difference between winning and losing. And it's often when you're cognitively

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overloaded, you're physically under the pump and you need to be able to pull on

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things that give you more physical and mental control in the heat of the moment.

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Episode Highlights

The Power of Breathing
Learning to breathe properly can change everything in high-pressure situations.
“It's like taking a red pill and breathing.”
@ 00m 05s
February 13, 2026
Mental Control Under Pressure
Training in the pool helps fighters focus and maintain control during fights.
“When you're underwater, it's all in the mind.”
@ 00m 22s
February 13, 2026

Episode Quotes

It's like taking a red pill and breathing.
He Saved Israel Adesanya's Career?
When you're underwater, it's all in the mind.
He Saved Israel Adesanya's Career?

Key Moments

Breathing Techniques00:05
Mental Focus00:22
High-Stakes Training00:29