Khabib Nurmagomedov: Israel Adesanya: When a reporter asked UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov about the possibility of him moving up to the 185-pound weight class and facing Israel Adesanya, let’s see what Khabib had to say in response.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Shared His Thoughts for Facing Adesanya
When asked about the possibility of facing Israel Adesanya at 185 pounds, Khabib Nurmagomedov firmly declined the idea, stating that he would not fight at that weight class. Khabib said “no, because I’m not going to fight at 185lbs, I’m not gonna fight him, right now this is his time, you know, don’t try to take his greatness you know”
He expressed that Adesanya is currently enjoying his time as the middleweight champion, and Khabib didn’t want to steal his greatness. Khabib, who retired with an undefeated record of 29-0 and held the lightweight title, made it clear that he had no intention of moving up to 185 pounds to face Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya, the current middleweight champion in the UFC, boasts an impressive record of 24 wins and 2 losses. He is scheduled to compete in UFC 293, where he will defend his title against Sean Strickland.
This upcoming fight against Strickland will be a highly anticipated title defense for Adesanya, as he has successfully defended his championship multiple times in the past.
Fans and enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting this showdown, which will determine whether Adesanya can continue his reign as the dominant middleweight champion in the UFC.
Khabib’s choice to stay within his division could primarily stem from personal reasons. The Eagle’s undefeated career in the Lightweight category is certainly a remarkable accomplishment and showcases his dominance.
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