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Have you heard of a former Navy SEAL who broke the world record for most pull-ups in 24 hours, completing 4,030 in 17 hours? Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you obviously know it’s David Goggins to you, and the fact that he is no joke. His Navy SEAL training has given him fighting skills—maybe not combat-ready, like UFC fighters—but his background in the military has definitely sharpened his mindset to the point where he can work through pain and discomfort to degrees that UFC fighters can’t even fathom. Goggins is a master of elite-level conditioning.

Goggins is known for his accomplishments as a motivational speaker, author, and ultra-athlete who will test your endurance level to the extent of you seeing stars before eventually fainting. Don’t believe us? Well, let’s talk about how he made former two-time middleweight champ Israel Adesanya throw up, shall we?

‘The Last Stylebenderwas seen training with the ultra-marathon runner, and true to form, it looked quite brutal. A short clip from the whole video was shared by Red Corner MMA, whereIzzycan be seen getting exhausted while training with Goggins. The post read, “Due to exhaustion, Israel Adesanya stumbled while climbing stairs during a training session with David Goggins.”

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The outcome of this grueling workout with one of the scariest endurance athletes in the world? Israel Adesanya was seen violently throwing up in a bin, and the sounds will make you squirm. Adesanya was put through this torture just hours before he was seen at a WWE event in Las Vegas. The fans took one look at the video and bombarded it with their views. Let’s see what they had to say.

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Fans reacted to the torture session Israel Adesanya went through

After seeing the video clip the fans started commenting on the former Navy SEAL and UFC star’s training, One follower said, “It might look cool, but I would like to see the scientific benefits of exhausting your muscles so much that you can not walk, while another said, “Goggins is a wild guy. Another follower said, “That’s crazy Dame didn’t pass out like this. And wild, he indeed is, since he once trained NBA player Damian Lillard, who felt like the sessions helped elevate his mental state. As per Bleacher Report, the NBA star said, “So to come out and the end of it after spending that time with him, it did something for me mentally.”

Another fan spoke about the 35-year-old UFC star’s training and said, “Fighters really should avoid training with him. Mostly due to him basically training them for a marathon and not a fight. While also over exerting them while not taking any precautions into account.”

What’s your perspective on:

Is David Goggins' training too extreme, or is it the mental edge athletes like Adesanya need?

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One follower wrote, “Chill, it’s good to test the soul now and then. He’s not doing it for physical benefit, but the mental.” And perhaps, this is what Adesanya needs. He has elite striking, a decent ground game—but his mentality? After a point, especially due to getting older, mindset can be a game changer when it comes to performing well again.

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Another fan mentioned the extreme workouts Goggins incorporates and said, “Goggins is out of this world.” He includes a combination of running, swimming, weightlifting, and calisthenics in his routine. The former Navy SEAL emphasizes pushing through mental barriers and enduring extreme physical challenges. Another follower said, “The end is near for Izzy; great career!” while one follower chimed in, “Bro getting old.”

‘Izzyis 35 years old and has lost his last three fights, including his belt. And maybe, he needs a change in mindset? That’s exactly what he said in a recent Pound 4 Pound episode. He said, I can’t wait! Cause in my last fight I was doing well, but I can’t wait till I fight again just cause there are some things I wanna try. Just for the love, just for the fun.” What do you think about the training with David Goggins thatIzzywent through? Tell us in the comments below.

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Is David Goggins' training too extreme, or is it the mental edge athletes like Adesanya need?

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