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Israel Adesanya admits ‘last three years have just not been fun’ but feels reinvigorated

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is more motivated than ever to turn around his career.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:10 PM
Israel Adesanya admits ‘last three years have just not been fun’ but feels reinvigorated
Key Things to Know
  • Israel Adesanya admitted fighting has not been fun for three years but feels reinvigorated to return.
  • The former two-time UFC middleweight champion took a seven-month hiatus following a knockout loss to Joe Pyfer.
  • Adesanya has teased a potential return fight against Shara Magomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya admitted that fighting has not been fun over the past three years, stating he felt lost during that stretch. However, following a seven-month self-imposed hiatus, the fighter has expressed feeling reinvigorated and more motivated than ever to turn his career around.

Adesanya has not stepped into the Octagon since suffering a second-round knockout defeat against Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle earlier in the year. He has recently teased a rumored return to action, potentially headlining a UFC Saudi Arabia card against Shara Magomedov.

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