Israel Adesanya aims for comeback inspired by Volkanovski's UFC 333 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:59 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Israel Adesanya is drawing motivation from Alexander Volkanovski's recent victory at UFC 333, where Volkanovski finished Movsar Evloev to defend his featherweight title. Adesanya, currently on a four-fight losing streak, has made changes to his training team and is looking to fight again soon. His last fight ended with a loss to Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle in July. Rumors suggest Adesanya may face Shara Magomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5, marking a potential opportunity for redemption.
- •Adesanya is on a four-fight losing streak.
- •He lost to Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle in July.
- •Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 to defend his title.
- •Adesanya may fight Shara Magomedov on December 5.
- •Adesanya left his longtime coach Eugene Bareman earlier this year.
- 5:59 AMYahoo Sports — Israel Adesanya Finds New Motivation for UFC Comeback After Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 333 Finish
"Currently on a 4-fight losing streak, Israel Adesanya gets inspiration from Alexander Volkanovski after his title fight win at UFC 333.
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