Khamzat Chimaev wants an "easy" title clash with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
The Chechen star missed weight ahead of his ill-fated fight with Nate Diaz earlier this month but ultimately choked out replacement opponent Kevin Holland. Chimaev has recorded a remarkable rise at 170lb which sees him ranked at No.3 in the division, and in a good position to challenge for Leon Edwards' title.
However after struggling to cut weight to meet the limit for his last fight, many have suggested that Chimaev would be better suited at 185lb where Adesanya currently reigns as champion. And Chimaev believes he can take the champion's "head off", and is adamant he is ready to make the step up and challenge for a title.
