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Dan Hooker REACTS to 'Psycho' Comments from Joe Rogan & Israel Adesanya #ufc #mma #joerogan

January 27, 202500:57
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you enjoy being called a psycho I don't
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think I am but I think they said the
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same thing about crazy people they say
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like if you don't you don't realize that
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you don't realize you're crazy it's just
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everyone else who has to deal with it
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I've heard Rogan call you a psycho um d
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a Savage trust me I love watching him
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come back into the top five now I love
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it Israel on numerous podcasts including
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the flagrant one after the medicine
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Square Garden fight like he called you a
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psycho dad he's a psychopath he's a
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psychop I used to think everyone thought
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like me you know what I mean I used to
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think like growing up or even fighting
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in the UFC like I thought that that's
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the way that everyone thought I thought
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everyone had that Killer Instinct as
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competitive and stuff like that and like
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that willing to push the boundaries but
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yeah it's quite funny when you get to
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the top of the world and you realize
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there's only like a handful of guys like
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that it's cool when you're run into them
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that's some por is one like you realize
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that Paul Feld is like another one there
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is like a handful of us out there

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the psyche of competitive fighters, exploring the fine line between passion and perceived insanity. The guest reflects on being labeled a 'psycho' by others, including notable figures like Joe Rogan, and shares a candid realization about the unique mindset that drives elite athletes. With humor and introspection, they discuss the rarity of this killer instinct among fighters and the camaraderie found in those who share this intense drive. It's a fascinating look at what it means to push boundaries and the personal revelations that come with reaching the pinnacle of a demanding sport.

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Episode Highlights

  • Killer Instinct
    A realization about the rarity of a competitive mindset in the top ranks.
    “There's only like a handful of guys like that.”
    @ 00m 45s
    January 27, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Competitive Mindset00:36
  • Top of the World00:42

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