Israel Adesanya Next Fight: Khamzat Chimaev or Dricus du Plessis? Manager Reveals Next Line of Action After Sean Strickland at UFC 293

A name that stands out as one of the dominant middleweights in the UFC is Israel Adesanya. Being a hot topic for his upcoming fight against Sean Strickland, Adesanya is set to settle the dispute in Sydney. Considering their beef, both fighters have been equally involved in shooting salvos at each other. However, one doubt that still exists in the minds of MMA enthusiasts is who could be the potential opponent for ‘Izzy’ if he wins the headliner of UFC 293.

Is it Dricus du Plessis, or will it be the winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 294? The same doubt has been plaguing MMA fans across the globe. Concerning the same doubt, Adesanya’s manager recently spilled the beans on a possible opponent for the UFC middleweight champion. But what did he reveal?

The manager of Israel Adesanya had something to reveal

Tim Simpson was recently a part of an extended interview with Submission Radio. While he had some other topics in the UFC to discuss, a question suddenly popped out as Simpson was asked if Dricus du Plessis was going to be the next adversary of ‘The Last Stylebender’.

Addressing the same, he said, “I think at this stage obviously we’ve got see how everything shakes out. Um, I think that makes sense I think at middleweight again. Big thing for Israel was new blood you know he has fought a lot of these guys so many times and when you are at his level he’s very good at staying focused and staying motivated but I think a new name, a new challenge is what gets you through eight to ten weeks of hard training you know.”

Ending his thoughts, he said, “preparing again and going through the game plan it’s novel and its new, so someone new I think is what he wants” But this was not the end of the story. Simpson was further asked about Khamzat Chimaev concerning his forthcoming bout against Paulo Costa.

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Just to let you know, it was also speculated by the fans that the winner of the contest between Chimaev and Costa could face Adesanya for the title. Considering the same speculation, doubt was put in front of Adesanya’s manager. This doubt even became a base for comparison between Chimaev and du Plessis; however, Simpson took a little time to address this as well. Let’s find out how.

Adesanya could face Dricus du Plessis next

It seems Simpson is certain about Adesanya’s next opponent. While responding to the doubt, he had an elongated statement to make. He said, ” I mean best-case scenario you know how fast Israel wants to fight he can turn around quickly early next year do one 2-3 months later do the other, and then do that.”

Furthermore, mentioning the name of the South African, he said, “I think both of those are opponents who’s next I think it would be Dricus is what I am thinking. You know, he is ready to go, it makes sense that fight’s already sold bang that out and then maybe see who’s next.”

Simpson is certain that du Plessis would surely be the next in line for the middleweight strap. He further said that ‘Izzy’ wouldn’t think much but would face both du Plessis and Chimaev in the span of 3 months next year. However, for Adesanya, ‘Stillknocks’ would be his priority. While the realm of MMA is waiting for a confirmation of the next opponent for the middleweight gold, Who do you think could be next? Let us know in the comments.

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