The podcast host discusses the pressure and psychological aspect of training a fighter for a big fight, specifically in the case of helping Islam Makhachev prepare for his upcoming fight against Dan Hooker.
Coach Casey Halstead shares how he replicates Islam Makhachev's style during training by putting in work on wall wrestling and grappling, focusing on specific submission holds and ground techniques. He also expresses his preference for coaching over fighting, albeit being willing to fight and pick his opponent.