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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 emotional impact on the coach, and the decision to continue in the sport.

The guest recounts witnessing a fighter die in his arms due to a brain aneurysm that went undetected. This incident occurred during a match in Tahiti, leaving a profound effect on him.

He reflects on the moment he considered quitting the sport after this loss, but a conversation with his original coach changed his perspective. The coach emphasized the importance of trust in caring for fighters.

This pivotal discussion led him to realize his responsibility and commitment to the sport, ultimately deciding to continue coaching.

TLDR

A coach reflects on a fighter's tragic death and his decision to continue coaching after a pivotal conversation.

Episode

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He died in your arms, right? You were there. >> Yep. He died in my arms. I grabbed him.

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Someone I started fighting with, he had a match in Tahiti and he unfortunately passed away in the ring because he had

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some brain aneurysm that wasn't picked up. He got a fatal blow in the fight and

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he never recovered. >> There was another incident as he won his first world title belt. You took the

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belt to Tahiti. >> I 100% contemplated never doing that sport again. [music] And our original

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coach came over to my house and had a very poignant talk to me. He put things in a way that scared me. And his words

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were basically, "Is there anyone else on [music] this planet that you would trust

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to look after those fighters?" One small conversation, he changed my mind completely. And I was like, "Fuck, I've

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got to keep

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Episode Highlights

A Fatal Incident in the Ring
A fighter tragically passes away during a match due to an undetected brain aneurysm.
“He got a fatal blow in the fight and he never recovered.”
@ 00m 07s
January 24, 2026
A Life-Changing Conversation
A poignant talk with a coach leads to a pivotal decision about continuing in the sport.
“Is there anyone else on this planet that you would trust to look after those fighters?”
@ 00m 29s
January 24, 2026

Episode Quotes

I 100% contemplated never doing that sport again.
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

Key Moments

Tragic Loss00:07
Turning Point00:29