Israel Adesanya Shows Interest in Fighting Khamzat Chimaev

Israel Adesanya Shows Interest in Fighting Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya expressed his desire to face Khamzat Chimaev, inspired by Chimaev’s dominant performance against Robert Whittaker.

Israel Adesanya: “I want to test myself against Khamzat”

In a recent episode of his podcast, the Nigerian fighter stated:

“I was surprised by how Khamzat ran through Rob—it was absolute madness, something incredible. It immediately sparked my interest to fight him. I thought, ‘Damn, this guy is really, really good!’”

Chimaev’s Rise and Adesanya’s Plans

In October, Khamzat Chimaev secured his eighth UFC victory, submitting Robert Whittaker in the first round. This dominant win elevated him to third place in the UFC middleweight rankings. Rumors suggest Chimaev might challenge Alex Pereira, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, in the near future.

Meanwhile, Israel Adesanya is set to face Nassourdine Imavov on February 1 at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh.

A Potential Superfight

A matchup between Adesanya and Chimaev would be a thrilling showdown, with fans eager to see if Chimaev’s aggression and skills can match Adesanya’s experience and strategy.