David Goggins did not allow Israel Adesanya to quit during their most recent workout. The former Navy SEAL forced the mixed martial artist to get back on the stair climber after he fell off due to exhaustion.
It was not the only workout that caused the Stylebender to momentarily tap out!
Goggins, one of the most famous motivational speakers and athletic trainers in the world, boasts more than 13 million followers on Instagram. He retired from the Navy in 2015 and turned his focus to Ultramarathons, Ultra-distance cycling and Triathlons. His entire brand is built around pushing his mind and body to the absolute limit.
Adesanya, one of the most famous fighters in the UFC, competes in the middleweight division out of Auckland, New Zealand and Nigeria. At 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, he is known primarily for his stand-up fighting as a kickboxer and a boxer.
Although Adesanya is one of the best mixed martial artists of the last decade, a three-fight losing streak has raised questions about his future. Is he washed up? Is his reign of terror over?
Israel Adesanya does not want to lose again. The 35-year-old recently trained with Kamaru Usman and Sean O’Malley, as well as David Goggins. It was the motivation he needed.
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Goggins made Adesanya vomit profusely during their brutal training session last week.
Adesanya’s body started to give out while on the stair climber and eventually caused him to collapse. Goggins did not care. He made him get back up and keep going. That led to the regurgitation.
Adesanya’s next fight is yet to be determined, but he said after his most recent loss that he needs time to think about his future. His career was up in the air. He was not sure whether he would continue to compete professionally or hang up the gloves and retire from the sport.
If this latest workout with David Goggins is any indication, Israel Adesanya wants to keep fighting!