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He Saved Israel Adesanya's Career?

February 13, 2026 / 00:44

This episode covers breathing techniques, mental control, and training methods in UFC. Guests discuss their experiences with athletes like Kai and the importance of mental focus.

The conversation highlights the significance of breathing through the diaphragm instead of the chest, as explained by a guest who emphasizes how this technique can change performance. They mention how many UFC fighters, including Israel and Kikarta, seek guidance on these methods.

One guest shares a specific experience of training with Dave Wood in a pool, illustrating how being underwater helps fighters mentally prepare for challenging situations during fights. This training method is linked to enhancing focus and control during high-pressure moments.

The discussion also touches on the mental aspects of fighting, particularly how cognitive overload can affect performance. The guests stress that having the right mental tools can be the difference between winning and losing in the octagon.

Overall, the episode provides insights into the intersection of physical training and mental preparation for UFC athletes.

TL;DR

UFC athletes discuss breathing techniques and mental control for performance enhancement.

Episode

0:44
00:00:00
You've had some names here from the UFC.
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You've had Israel, Kikarta, France. What
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are they looking for when they reach out
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to you?
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>> It's like taking a red pill and
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breathing cuz a lot of people you would
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even realize are mouth breeders, man.
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But when you learn how to breathe
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through your diaphragm and not your
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chest, things change. I've been doing
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that also with Dave Wood, the pool guy.
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Kai had this fight at the UFC Apex where
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this dude was on his back. He told me
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training in the pool with Dave when he
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was in that choke, he just felt like
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I've been here before. Cuz when you're
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under water, it's all in the mind.
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Nothing else matters. You're focusing on
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what you're doing and breathing. Pretty
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much that was our soul. The moments when
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you have to apply the stuff can be the
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difference between winning and losing.
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And it's often when you're cognitively
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overloaded, you're physically under the
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pump and you need to be able to pull on
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things that give you more physical and
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mental control in the heat of the
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moment.

Episode Highlights

  • The Power of Breathing
    Breathing through the diaphragm can change everything in training and competition.
    “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 in high-stress situations.
    “When you're under water, 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 under water, it's all in the mind.
    He Saved Israel Adesanya's Career?

Key Moments

  • Breathing Techniques00:05
  • Mental Focus00:22
  • Winning vs Losing00:29

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