Israel Adesanya is getting ready for his fight against Nassourdine Imavov on February 1. But guess what? He is already thinking about another fight he wants before his career is done. Adesanya is interested in fighting Khamzat Chimaev, who recently beat Robert Whittaker in a big match.
Israel Adesanya Wants to Fight Khamzat Chimaev Next
In a video he posted on YouTube, Adesanya said Chimaev is an exciting fighter, and he wants to test himself against him. This is big news because Adesanya already has a fight scheduled, but he is already looking ahead to other challenges.
“I was surprised at the way Khamzat ran through Rob,” Adesanya said on his YouTube channel. “That was crazy. That was like wow. That made me want to fight him. I was like OK, shit, this guy’s actually really, really good.”
Right now, Chimaev does not have a fight lined up. This is because the UFC decided to make Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland fight again at UFC 312. This means that there might be a chance for Adesanya and Chimaev to fight each other to see who will be the next person to challenge for the middleweight title.
The UFC has not said anything yet about Adesanya’s comments, but fans are excited about the idea of this fight. If it happens, it could be a huge match that gets a lot of attention. As we head into 2025, new fighters like Imavov and maybe even Chimaev could be in the title picture, which makes things even more interesting.
Adesanya has already fought and beaten many top fighters like Whittaker, Paulo Costa, and Marvin Vettori. Even though he lost his last two fights to Strickland and Du Plessis, he is not giving up. Adesanya wants to keep proving he is one of the best fighters in the world. And for him, fighting Chimaev might not just be about getting his title back. It’s about showing everyone he is still at the top.
Whatever happens next, one thing is clear, Adesanya is not stopping. He has a big personality, and people love watching him fight. His next fight could be another chance for him to show off his skills and add another big win to his record.
