Henry Cejudo took to Twitter to explain why Khamzat Chimaev would easily beat UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.<\/p>\n
Khamzat Chimaev, (10-0 MMA) is ranked #11 in the UFC welterweight rankings. ‘Borz’ last fought back in October 30th, 2021 at UFC 267 against Li Jingliang (18-7 MMA) and won by submission in round 1.<\/p>\n
As for what’s next for Khamzat, he’s agreed<\/a> to fight Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA) on April 9th, 2022. The welterweight bout is slated to take place on the main card of UFC 273 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.<\/p>\n Israel Adesanya, (22-1 MMA) is ranked #3 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. ‘The Last Stylebender’ fought last Saturday at UFC 271 against Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA) and won by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n As for Adesanyas’ next match-up it’s too soon to tell but rumors are already swirling that his next fight may be against Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA) this coming June.<\/p>\n Henry Cejudo shared his thoughts on a potential match between Chimaev and Adesanya in a tweet<\/a>:<\/p>\n I don't even gamble, but if I was a betting man, @KChimaev<\/a> is the man that will stop Israel Adesanya.<\/p>\n If @stylebender<\/a> could beat him I will shut up, I will apologize. But if that fight ever happens, I got Khamzat. He's a whole other animal.<\/p>\n FULL EPISODE: https:\/\/t.co\/D0EUVsTqM5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EETqdO0H3Z<\/a><\/p>\n — Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) February 14, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n