Israel Adesanya

Date: 2019-11-11 | Duration: 2h 5m

Episode Overview

Israel Adesanya dives deep into his MMA journey, sharing candid stories about his transition from kickboxing to mixed martial arts and the challenges he faced along the way. He reflects on early fights, including a memorable tournament where he injured his foot, and discusses the importance of adapting his style to MMA’s demands. Adesanya credits his coach Eugene Behrman for being the mastermind behind his strategic growth, highlighting how their partnership has elevated his game. He also touches on the mental side of fighting, emphasizing calculated risks and the need to stay true to oneself inside the cage. The conversation explores Adesanya’s unique approach to training and movement, linking his background in dance to his fluid striking and timing. He breaks down technical aspects like his jab, deceptive kicks, and how he uses rhythm to control fights. Additionally, Adesanya shares insights on recovery, weight cutting, and the physical toll of competing at the highest level. Throughout, he offers sharp observations on other fighters and the evolving MMA landscape, including nods to legends like Jon Jones and Nick Diaz. The episode captures Adesanya’s blend of humility, confidence, and relentless drive that define his rise in the sport.

About Israel Adesanya

Israel "The Style Bender" Adesanya is a renowned middleweight MMA fighter and kickboxer, celebrated for his striking prowess and dynamic fighting style. Born in Nigeria and raised in New Zealand, Adesanya has made waves in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he captured the UFC Middleweight Championship and became known for his spectacular finishes and charismatic personality. With a kickboxing record of 75 wins, including 29 knockouts, and multiple title defenses under his belt, Adesanya has solidified his status as one of the most electrifying figures in combat sports. His unique blend of artistry, confidence, and strategic acumen, coupled with his journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of MMA, makes him an intriguing guest on the Joe Rogan Experience, where he shares insights on fighting, life, and the pursuit of greatness.

Key Moments

– Mixed Martial Arts
– Kickboxing
– Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
– Fight Strategy
– Fight Conditioning
– Fight Psychology
– MMA Training Camps
– Fight Nutrition
– Fight Injuries
– MMA History
– Fight Analysis
– MMA Promotions
– Fight Techniques
– MMA Rankings
– Performance Enhancement
– MMA Coaches
– Fight Recovery
– Fight Preparation
0:00:00 – Introduction and opening remarks
0:01:04 – Discussion about coach Eugene Behrman
0:01:46 – Israel Adesanya's early MMA hype
0:02:34 – Tournament fight and foot injury story
0:05:30 – Helping Rumble Johnson prepare for John Jones
0:08:16 – Transition from kickboxing to MMA
0:10:36 – Submission skills and one championship fight
0:12:42 – Differences in boxing ring sizes
0:15:10 – Israel's physical growth and development
0:17:05 – Dancing's influence on fighting style
0:19:17 – Training the eyes and fight vision
0:20:08 – Influence of Prince Naseem Hamed
0:21:50 – Uriah Hall vs Paulo Costa fight mention
0:24:44 – Ground game and jiu-jitsu black belt discussion
0:27:55 – Analyzing a significant fight on paper
0:29:33 – Acknowledging opponent's heart and toughness
0:30:28 – Henry Cejudo's improvement since first fight
0:31:30 – Importance of VO2 Max and wrestling
0:32:25 – Wrestling background and MMA knowledge
0:33:05 – Training partnership and Instagram photo
0:34:10 – Burnett's five-round fight analysis
0:35:37 – Reviewing own fight and tendencies
0:37:10 – Sean O'Malley's spinning head kick
0:38:53 – Rick Rufus and PKA karate style
0:40:06 – Spinning back kick impact in fight
0:42:13 – Healing quickly from injuries
0:44:59 – Discussion on steroids and testing in MMA
0:47:29 – Voice impressions and YouTube presence
0:49:37 – Disregard for rankings in fight opportunities
0:51:19 – Reflecting on losing a fight
0:52:11 – Fighting at 185 and 195 pounds
0:54:46 – Nutrition strategies before weigh-ins
0:57:36 – Speed and NLP-like training techniques
0:59:44 – Hopeful moments in fight style
1:01:55 – Mayweather style fight tactics
1:02:30 – Calculated risk-taking in fights
1:04:18 – Openness on social media about fights
1:06:15 – Experience with international fight promotions
1:08:53 – Weight cutting challenges at 170 pounds
1:11:21 – Stopping rolling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1:13:07 – PKA karate and kickboxing style discussion
1:15:14 – Observing Ortiz and Liddell training
1:16:54 – Strength and conditioning insights
1:18:11 – Stretching after plyometric exercises
1:20:24 – Copyright claims in martial arts techniques
1:23:39 – Yoga and Kama Sutra references
1:26:07 – Muscle memory from dancing
1:27:44 – Nick Diaz's influence on spinning techniques
1:29:07 – Personal reflections on Nick Diaz
1:31:08 – Judges' scoring and fight rounds
1:32:52 – Confidence after first fight recognition
1:34:48 – Clock choke submission demonstration
1:36:29 – Respecting the jab in fights
1:39:04 – Collaborative training and creativity
1:41:07 – Desire for title shot
1:42:04 – Advanced submission techniques
1:44:07 – Knockout of Frankie Edgar
1:46:19 – Only knockout loss reflection
1:47:30 – Hating losing and mental toughness
1:48:44 – Appreciating career achievements
1:50:18 – Advice on opting out if not enjoying
1:52:13 – Teammate motivation and rivalry
1:53:29 – Cultural attitudes in training environments
1:55:01 – Comfort and confidence growth

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Three, two, ladies and gentlemen, the champ is here. My man. Salute. Salute. Last time. L'chaim. L'chaim. Last time you were here, you were neither the interim nor the undisputed. Starting point is 00:00:13 Now you got it all. I'm the double interim champ. You got it. Why say double? You keep saying that. Double interim. Double interim. I don't know. Starting point is 00:00:20 Robert Whitaker's the champ. Yeah, he was. You knocked him out. He was the champ. You're the champ. Because when I was there, even my last fight, I feel like it's my first title defense, to be honest. Because I was waiting for something to change. I was waiting for that feeling that I had in Atlanta. Starting point is 00:00:32 But it never came. And within three days, I was like, I felt like I just defended the belt. Because technically, I was the champ as well. I was the champ. And if he had beat me, he would have got one of those rubies you put on this. So I'm looking for my ruby as well. They get a ruby? Yeah, like that's the looking for my ruby as well they get a ruby yeah like that's the thing you don't get you know i used to get a new belt yeah you don't get a new Starting point is 00:00:48 belt anymore so what they do is they you send this off this isn't actually my one my one i've sent it off this isn't yours yeah but you sent yours already i sent you take this plaque off this plaque on the side and then you send it off then they put a ruby and send it back to you they put a ruby in the plaque yeah so you collect like the infinity stones or whatever oh so I got the soul stone Starting point is 00:01:09 oh yeah dude I used to not like this belt now I like it better it's grown yeah it took me like maybe two days after everyone complained about it Starting point is 00:01:17 then I looked at it and when I first saw it I think it was at the PI and I was like you know what I fuck with it yeah for a while Starting point is 00:01:24 I was like ah the old one was be...

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