After conquering his toughest quest, which was his UFC 287 clash against arch-rival Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya decided to enjoy a well-deserved break. However, with the dust settled, the question now arises: Who will be the next challenger to step into the octagon against Adesanya?

The most accurate answer for this question in many minds is the winner of Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis. The two middleweights are facing each other at UFC 290, and many are calling this fight a title eliminator. However, one notable UFC veteran does not believe the current chapter of UFC middleweight battle is that simple.

Chael Sonnen discusses the unique situation of Israel Adesanya

Sonnen, known for his insightful analysis and outspoken nature, recently discussed Adesanya’s opponent-less predicament in his YouTube video. He pointed out that throughout Adesanya’s career, the middleweight champion has never found himself without a clear next opponent. Moreover, ‘The Last Stylebender’ has always meticulously lined up his next challenge, ensuring a seamless transition from one fight to the next. However, this time, things are different.

Sonnen emphasized the significance of the situation, stating, “Israel Adesanya has never left the Octagon without lining up his next day of work. He didn’t do that at his last one. Izzy has never been in this position.”

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It is clear that Adesanya is facing uncharted territory in his career, leaving fans and experts alike wondering who will step up to challenge the reigning champion.

Chael Sonnen sparks rumors for Israel Adesanya vs Khamzat Chimaev

In the midst of the uncertainty, Sonnen highlighted a rumored fight between Adesanya and Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev has moved to UFC’s middleweight division after his infamous weight miss at UFC 279. However, ‘Borz’ has not fought in the cage since September, and there are rumors that he will face Jared Cannonier.

According to Sonnen, Chimaev will go on to face Israel Adesanya if he gets past Cannonier.

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“We now apparently have a fight between Chimaev and Jared Cannonier. When I say we have a fight, we have nothing more than October approaching, where Chimaev was put in a co-main spot and that’s the world’s worst-kept secret. As much as that is known it is believed that Chimaev’s next fight will be his only fight prior to fighting for the belt.”

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