“This is the best I’ve ever felt, and I’m not quitting,” Israel Adesanya told his fans, urging them to stay calm because their favorite star isn’t going anywhere. Adesanya remains determined after a tough loss, marking the first time he has faced back-to-back defeats. Even though it’s a hard pill to swallow, ‘Izzy’ is ready to move forward and seek redemption like a true champ. The big question now is, who will he fight next? Here are three possible opponents who can be his next opponent.
1. Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira
Trilogies in combat sports are always a thrill, especially when there’s a bitter-sweet rivalry involved. Izzy vs. Pereira is a perfect example of that. From ‘Poatan’ capturing the title for the first time to Izzy avenging his loss, fans have seen some truly iconic moments.
A trilogy fight between Izzy and Pereira would be a brilliant move for both the UFC and the fighters. Pereira has already called out ‘The Last Stylebender’ for a title fight at LHW, and accepting this challenge could bring him back stronger, skyrocketing his stock even more.
2. Israel Adesanya vs. Khamzat Chimaev
At UFC 305, fans saw Adesanya struggle again with his ground game. If he faces a challenger like Khamzat Chimay, who appears unstoppable and unbeatable, it could be a huge opportunity for Izzy. Winning against him would be a solid victory and a chance for Adesanya to sharpen his grappling skills and become even more dominant. Meanwhile, for Chimaev, taking on a middleweight GOAT like Adesanya would be a career-defining fight and make his case strong for a title shot.
3. Israel Adesanya vs. Jamahal Hill
After losing to Adesanya, Pereira made a bold move by stepping up into weight class. Now, as Dan Hooker mentioned leading up to UFC 305, Adesanya has been weighing over 220 lbs and hitting like a truck.
This sets the stage for Izzy to make a similar move to light heavyweight. Additionally, a fight against Jamahal Hill would be an ideal matchup to kick off his LHW journey, perfectly suited to his size and power.
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