Ali Abdelaziz, former UFC lightweight champion manager Khabiba Nurmagomedova, did not rule out that his ward could resume his career as a middleweight. He also stated that Khabib would be able to stop the reigning UFC middleweight champion in three rounds. Israel Adesanyu.
“Now Khabib weighs under 91 kg. If he drops the weight to 84 kg, he will stop Adesanya in 3 rounds. Now he is beating heavyweights, light heavyweights, welterweights, lightweights. He is unstoppable. He is like a tractor,” said the functionary.
He also added that Adesanya is the best striker in their sport, but can't do anything about Khabib's fight.