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The WORST Part Of Being Israel Adesanya's UFC Coach

January 24, 2026 / 00:40

This episode discusses the tragic death of a fighter in the ring, the impact of that event on his coach, and the decision to continue in the sport.

The guest recounts the moment he held a fighter who died from a brain aneurysm during a match in Tahiti. This incident deeply affected him and made him question his future in the sport.

He reflects on receiving his first world title belt and the emotional turmoil that followed the death of his fighter. A conversation with his original coach played a crucial role in his decision to remain involved in fighting.

The coach's words emphasized the importance of trust and responsibility in caring for fighters, ultimately motivating the guest to continue his career.

TL;DR

A fighter's tragic death prompts a coach to reconsider his future in the sport after a pivotal conversation.

Episode

0:40
00:00:00
He died in your arms, right? You were
00:00:01
there.
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>> Yep. He died in my arms. I grabbed him.
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Someone I started fighting with, he had
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a match in Tahiti and he unfortunately
00:00:07
passed away in the ring because he had
00:00:09
some brain aneurysm that wasn't picked
00:00:11
up. He got a fatal blow in the fight and
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he never recovered.
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>> There was another incident as he won his
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first world title belt. You took the
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belt to Tahiti.
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>> I 100% contemplated never doing that
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sport again. [music] And our original
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coach came over to my house and had a
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very poignant talk to me. He put things
00:00:27
in a way that scared me. And his words
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were basically, "Is there anyone else on
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[music] this planet that you would trust
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to look after those fighters?" One small
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conversation, he changed my mind
00:00:36
completely. And I was like, "Fuck, I've
00:00:38
got to keep

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most heartbreaking
  • 80
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most dramatic
  • 75
    Best performance

Episode Highlights

  • A Fatal Fight
    A fighter tragically passes away in the ring due to an undetected brain aneurysm.
    “He passed away in the ring because he had a brain aneurysm that wasn't picked up.”
    @ 00m 07s
    January 24, 2026
  • A Life-Changing Conversation
    A poignant talk with a coach inspires a fighter to continue his career.
    “Is there anyone else on this planet that you would trust to look after those fighters?”
    @ 00m 29s
    January 24, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • He died in my arms.
    The WORST Part Of Being Israel Adesanya's UFC Coach
  • One small conversation, he changed my mind completely.
    The WORST Part Of Being Israel Adesanya's UFC Coach
  • Fuck, I've got to keep...
    The WORST Part Of Being Israel Adesanya's UFC Coach

Key Moments

  • Tragic Loss00:02
  • Pivotal Decision00:35

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