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Israel Adesanya plays down UFC title fight with Khamzat Chimaev next: ‘I’ve got bigger fish to fry’

Israel Adesanya plays down UFC title fight with Khamzat Chimaev I've got bigger fish to fry Whilst admitting that a much-clamored for fight with the undefeated, Khamzat Chimaev is a “big” showdown, undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya claims he has “bigger fish to fry” first and foremost, as he welcomes the emergence of a contender from UFC 290 next month. Adesanya, the current undisputed middleweight champion, managed to capture the divisional […]

Whilst admitting that a much-clamored for fight with the undefeated, Khamzat Chimaev is a “big” showdown, undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya claims he has “bigger fish to fry” first and foremost, as he welcomes the emergence of a contender from UFC 290 next month.

Adesanya, the current undisputed middleweight champion, managed to capture the divisional gold back in April against Brazilian rival, Alex Pereira – securing the crown with a spectacular second round KO win over the Sao Paulo native.

As for Chimaev, the undefeated Chechen-born contender has been sidelined since he featured in the co-main event of UFC 279 last September, submitting Kevin Holland with a first round D’Arce choke submission win.

Moving to 12-0 as a professional, Chimaev, a staple of AllStars MMA – has called for fights with the likes of former champion, Kamaru Usman, as well as current divisional champions, Leon Edwards, and the aforenoted, Adesanya.

Expected to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 294 in October in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Chimaev has yet to officially book his return to active competition, as rumors of a matchup with former pound-for-pound clash with Usman rumbling along.

Israel Adesanya still describes clash with Khamzat Chimaev as “big”

Touching on a potential fight with Chimaev in the future, Adesanya appeared to knockback an immediate fight with the welterweight contender next, pointing his focus to UFC 290 next month instead.

“Trust me, I’m not scared of nobody on this f*cking planet,” Israel Adesanya said on IMPAULSIVE. “No one. And also, guess what, I like a challenge. [Khamzat Chimaev] presents something unique that – I’ve seen wrestlers before. It’s a big fight. That’s why i like that. Cheddar makes it better. But he’s got Kamaru (Usman) and after that is probably gonna go for the title.”

“I’ve got bigger fish to fry,” Israel Adesanya explained. “I’m gonna be there in JUly, and I’mma see what’s up. Not with Rob [Robert Whittaker], with [Dricus] du Plessis.”

Leaked! Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman locked in for UFC 294 on October 21 per source

Popular YouTuber and fight fan Adin Ross may have accidentally revealed that a welterweight clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman is locked in for the fall. Ross, a live streamer who is known for his collaborations with celebrities is a regular attendee of UFC and boxing events across the country. With millions of followers […]

Popular YouTuber and fight fan Adin Ross may have accidentally revealed that a welterweight clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman is locked in for the fall.

Ross, a live streamer who is known for his collaborations with celebrities is a regular attendee of UFC and boxing events across the country. With millions of followers on social media and over 900,000 subscribers on YouTube, Ross likely has friends in high places who may have trusted him with an important piece of information regarding an unannounced high-profile UFC fight. Unfortunately, that trust appears to have been misguided as Ross seemingly leaked news regarding a heavily-rumored scrap between undefeated Chechen monster Khamzat Chimaev and former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

In the clip uploaded by @HappyPunchPromo on Twitter, which you can see below, Ross appears to believe the bout is already a well-known fact before realizing that he may have let a very big cat out of the bag.

“Bro, ya’ll are p*ssing me the f*ck off. You don’t know? Usman and Chimaev. Like damn, bro. October 21. Ya’ll didn’t know that you casuals?” Moments later, Ross appears to realize that he just handed fans a piece of information that had not been officially announced. “Oh, wait. Did I just…”

Yes. Yes, you did.

Both Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman Have Expressed Interest in Fighting One Another

How Adin Ross came into possession of the information is uncertain, but again, given his status as an internet celebrity and a regular attendee of UFC events, it’s altogether possible that Ross was let in on the secret while rubbing elbows with the promotion’s top stars and other celebrity fight fans.

To be fair, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman is not all that shocking. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has openly asked for a fight with Chimaev, a request that UFC President Dana White confirmed as 100% legitimate. Chimaev added fuel to the rumors when he revealed on YouTube that the fight was in the works, though far from confirmed at the time. It’s possible that both men have agreed to the date, which would be UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi but have not signed on the dotted line.

Dustin Poirier preparing for future title fight with Islam Makhachev: ‘I’d have an interim belt, a BMF belt, and undisputed belt’

Whilst admitting that incoming UFC 289 co-headliner, Beneil Dariush would likely leave himself undeniable for a crack at lightweight gold with a win over former champion, Charles Oliveira next weekend, former interim champion, Dustin Poirier confirms he still plans to tackle for gold against Islam Makhachev in the future. Poirier, the current #2 ranked lightweight […]

Poirier, the current #2 ranked lightweight contender, is slated to headline UFC 291 at the end of July in Salt Lake City, Utah –taking on fellow former interim gold holder, Justin Gaethje in a symbolic BMF championship rematch at the Delta Center.

Sidelined since November of last year, Lafayette striker, Dustin Poirier most recently landed an impressive submission win over former title chaser, Michael Chandler – stopping the veteran with a third round rear-naked choke triumph at UFC 281 in Madison Square Garden.

Dustin Poirier eyes future undisputed title pursuit

Defending the status of the BMF strap – which the above-mentioned, Gaethje recently scoffed at and mocked ealier this week, Poirier claimed he would hang the belt in the house if he emerges victorious in their July rematch, before hunting for an elusive undisputed lightweight crown.

“I think the winner of this fight with me and (Justin) Gaethje is next in line after the winner of Charles (Oliveira) and Beneil (Dariush),” Dustin Poirier told MMA Junkie. “We can’t deny Beneil. If he goes out there and gets his hand raised [at UFC 289], come on. The guy’s done so much. He deserves to get a crack at that belt. But that’s my goal is to have all the belts. I’d have an interim belt, a ‘BMF’ belt, and undisputed belt. Let’s go.”

As for Makhachev, the undisputed lightweight titleholder has yet to return to the Octagon since he landed his first successful defense of the crown, landing a competitive unanimous decision win over his featherweight counterpart, Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 284 in Perth, Australia back in February.

Yet to booked to make his Octagon comeback, the American Kickboxing Academy staple has been earmarked to headline UFC 294 in October in the Middle East.

Beneil Dariush targets title fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October: ‘I think it’ll work out great’

Laying out plans for his first championship siege under the banner of the UFC later this year, surging lightweight contender, Beneil Dariush plans to “absolutely dominate” former champion, Charles Oliveira at UFC 289 in June – before turning around and fighting Islam Makhachev for gold at UFC 294 in October. Dariush, the current #4 ranked […]

Dariush, the current #4 ranked lightweight contender, is slated to co-headline UFC 289 in two weeks’ time – as the promotion returns to Vancouver, British Columbia – taking on Sao Paulo finisher, Oliveira in an expected title-eliminator at the weight class.

In the midst of an impressive seven-fight winning run, Iran-born contender, Beneil Dariush most recently competed at UFC 280 back in October of last year, landing a unanimous decision win over former two-weight KSW champion, Mateusz Gamrot in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The dominant decision win came off the back of other standout performances against the likes of former interim gold holder, Tony Ferguson, Diego Ferreira, Drakkar Klose, Drew Dober, and Thiago Moises.

Beneil Dariush eyes October turnaround against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

Reacting to backing from Makhachev for a future rescheduled title fight, Dariush, who saw a fractured fibula rule him from a matchup with the Russian in February of last year, now plans to turnaround and fight the gold holder in the Middle East at UFC 294 in October.

“People will send me, you know, short clips of him (Islam Makhachev) saying that he thinks I’m gonna win the fight [against Charles Oliveira], and things like that,” Beneil Dariush told MMA Junkie. “It’s great. It’s building the fight right now, right?”

“So, Lord willing, I beat Charles (Oliveira) and we make the move back to Abu Dhabi and we have that fight [with Islam Makhachev] in Abu Dhabi. I think it’ll work out great if I could make the turnaround [in October], with no injuries or nothing like that.

Predicting a dominant victory over former champion, Oliveira en route to a title offing with Makhachev in the final quarter of this year, Dariush claims the Brazilian is likely “lacking desire” ahead of their UFC 289 battle.

“I think he (Charles Oliveira) didn’t start his camp when he should have,” Beneil Dariush said. “And then tried to catch up and probably overtrained, and that’s how he got injured.”

“I just think comfort is an enemy for athletes like us, and I think he’s (Charles Oliveira) gotten really comfortable. Obviously, he’s a wealthy guy now and he’s living good. I think those are things that can cause you some problems – cause you to lack desire, basically. I think that’s something that could take place in his life.”

UFC accused of ‘Favoritism’ toward Islam Makhachev amid Aljamain Sterling rift: ‘It’s the inconsistency’

Ray Longo has claimed that the UFC are showing what he described as “favoritism” toward lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev – when compared with the quickfire turnaround they are currently targeting for bantamweight counterpart, Aljamain Sterling. Most recently headlining UFC 284 back in February of this year, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his lightweight title from the […]

Most recently headlining UFC 284 back in February of this year, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his lightweight title from the siege of featherweight titleholder, Alexander Volkanovski, landing a unanimous decision victory in their Perth, Australia outing.

Expected to make a return atop a UFC 294 pay-per-view card in Abu Dhabi, UAE in October, Islam Makhachev revealed in the weeks following his win over Volkanovski, how UFC brass had encouraged him to take some time off and prepare to compete toward the end of the year on the October card in the Middle East.

However, as for Sterling, the Uniondale native has once more engaged in a war of words of sorts with UFC leader, Dana White, pointing to the timely comeback they expect from him – with a UFC 292 title fight against Sean O’Malley announced officially, just weeks after he defeated Henry Cejudo this month at UFC 288.

UFC accused of showing “favoritism” toward lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev

As far as Longo is concerned, the long-time head coach would like to see some consistency from the UFC when it comes to them booking certain champions on their schedule, claiming there appears to be some form of “favoritism” at play for Islam Makhachev.

“To me, in business and even down here, you know what people like, consistency,” Ray Longo said on The Anik and Florian Podcast. “Like if I come in here, everybody pays $200 a month, and then they’re walking around the gym, and someone says no, he only charges me $75. That’s not good, you know what I mean? It’s got to be consistent. That’s why I said we’re giving examples where it seems like favoritism almost, you know.”

“I think it’s the inconsistency of well [Islam] Makhachev hasn’t fought in a year (sic), why are you forcing me to fight in two months like that’s where I have a problem,” Longo explained. “I like fairness, and I like the transparency of knowing everybody’s doing the same thing. Like if Dana (White) wanted to turn everybody around every two months, then that’s it, that’s what you signed up for. This is their rules. It’s their company. He built it up. He gets to call the shots, but to do one thing one time and not the other time, I think that’s where it gets a little sticky for me.” (Transcribed by MMA News)

Khamzat Chimaev issues chilling warning to UFC kingpin Leon Edwards ahead of return: ‘I’m ready for you’

Seeing a slew of scheduled showdowns with Leon Edwards fall to the wayside through 2020, undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has issued a warning to the current division champion, clamoring for his premier title offing under the UFC banner in his Octagon return. Chimaev, the current #4 ranked welterweight contender, improved to 12-0 as a […]

Chimaev, the current #4 ranked welterweight contender, improved to 12-0 as a professional back in September of last year in the co-main event of UFC 279, submitting Kevin Holland in a dominant opening round D’Arce choke submission success.

As for Edwards, the Birmingham native turned in his second career win over former pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman back in March at UFC 286, successfully defending the welterweight title in the pair’s trilogy title rubber-match.

Slated to fight Chimaev on three separate occasions between December 2020, and March of 2021 – illness for both fighters forced the bout’s postponement and ultimate cancellation.

Khamzat Chimaev has been tipped to make his return at UFC 294 in October

And preparing for an expected middleweight division climb in his much-rumored Octagon return in October – Chimaev, who has been linked with a spot on the upcoming UFC 294 pay-per-view card in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has called for fights with the above-mentioned, Usman, middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya – and claimed he was “ready’ to fight Edwards too.

“I want to fight for the title, so for me it doesn’t matter which weight class,” Khamzat Chimaev said on his YouTube channel. “I can go [170 pounds], but i don’t want to make weight for a nobody at [170 pounds], why am i going to do that? I’m number three – actually, that number for me is nothing. I feel I’m the king of this weight class and I’m the king of [185 pounds] as well.”

“So, just give me a title shot,” Khamzat Chimaev explained. “I’m ready for both. I’m ready for (Kamaru) Usman. I’m ready Leon (Edwards), I’m ready for Israel (Adesanya). Doesn’t matter. I’m ready for everybody. Just ask Dana (White) when I say no. Never. I want to fight I am the best, and when you feel you’re the best you have to fight with the best, everyone.”