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Gaethje reveals he never drinks water during training sessions

June 20, 2026
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Justin Gaethje disclosed on the Joe Rogan podcast that he does not drink water during any training session, including intense conditioning work, believing it reflects focus and mental toughness. His longtime trainer Trevor Whitman confirmed the habit, recalling that he deliberately withheld water from Gaethje during all five rounds of his fight against Tony Ferguson out of respect for Gaethje's routine. Gaethje stated he drinks plenty of water before and after training but never during.

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