Israel Adesanya, popularly generally known as the “Nigerian Stylebender,” is about to headline a UFC Struggle Night time occasion on February 1st in opposition to Nassourdine Imavov. Nevertheless, Adesanya has hinted at wanting a much bigger problem after this bout.
In a latest video shared on his YouTube channel, Adesanya praised Khamzat Chimaev’s expertise and recommended {that a} struggle with him may occur quickly. This comes after Chimaev’s dominant win over former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker.
At the moment, Chimaev doesn’t have a confirmed opponent, because the UFC has scheduled a rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland for the primary occasion of UFC 312. This opens the potential for Adesanya and Chimaev clashing to find out the No. 1 contender within the middleweight division.
Adesanya, who misplaced back-to-back title fights in opposition to Sean Strickland and Du Plessis in 2024, is seeking to rebuild his profession and reclaim his place on the high of the division. His struggle in opposition to Imavov is an important step in that journey.
The UFC has not formally commented on Adesanya’s curiosity in preventing Chimaev. Nevertheless, a matchup between the 2 may carry pleasure to the middleweight division in 2025, particularly with rising contenders like Imavov becoming a member of the competitors.
What Adesanya does after his struggle with Imavov stays unsure, however followers are desirous to see how his journey unfolds.
