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Israel Adesanya EXPOSES Dan Hooker

January 19, 2026 / 00:39

This episode features discussions about fighting, injuries, and mental toughness. Guests share experiences from their careers, including a notable fight at Madison Square Garden.

Dan discusses his mindset during fights, particularly regarding leg locks, and how he mentally prepares for potential injuries. He mentions an agreement he made with himself to let go if his opponent cranked his leg.

Israel is referenced multiple times, including his appearances on various podcasts. The conversation touches on perceptions of fighters, with one guest mentioning how Joe Rogan has called someone a psycho.

The episode highlights the unique mentality of top fighters and the camaraderie found among them. The guests reflect on the challenges they face and the mindset required to succeed in their sport.

TLDR

Fighters discuss mindset, injuries, and camaraderie in combat sports.

Episode

0:39
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You feel like you enjoy being called a psycho? >> I don't think I am, but I think they say
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the same thing about crazy people. You don't realize you're crazy. It's just
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everyone else who has to deal with it. >> I've heard Rogan call you a psycho.
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>> He's a savage. >> That's the one where Dan broke his arm,
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right? >> Did you break your arm at some point in the fight? >> Just a scratch.
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>> Israel on numerous podcasts, including the flagrant one after the Medicine
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Square Garden fight. >> He's a psychopath. >> Dan fought this guy who's a leg lock
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specialist. Dan said to himself, "If this guy gets to my legs and he cranks,
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Dan made an agreement with himself to just let it go." >> Yeah. It's funny like I thought that
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that's the way that everyone thought to the top of the world and you realize
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there's only like a handful of guys like that. It's cool when you run into them.

Episode Highlights

  • The Nature of Crazy
    Exploring perceptions of sanity and how others view us.
    “You don't realize you're crazy. It's just everyone else who has to deal with it.”
    @ 00m 05s
    January 19, 2026
  • Dan's Fight Philosophy
    Dan's approach to grappling and acceptance of outcomes in fights.
    “If this guy gets to my legs and he cranks, just let it go.”
    @ 00m 26s
    January 19, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • You don't realize you're crazy. It's just everyone else who has to deal with it.
    Israel Adesanya EXPOSES Dan Hooker
  • If this guy gets to my legs and he cranks, just let it go.
    Israel Adesanya EXPOSES Dan Hooker

Key Moments

  • Self-Reflection00:05
  • Fight Strategy00:26