Alright, MMA fans, hold onto your seats because things are heating up in the world of UFC. After reclaiming his middleweight crown by stopping longtime rival Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya is now faced with an interesting conundrum: Who should be his next opponent? With most of the top contenders already conquered by either Adesanya or Pereira, things might just be looking a bit scarce for “The Last Stylebender.” Enter Khamzat Chimaev.

Chimaev, an undefeated and undeniably talented fighter, has been eager to throw down with Adesanya, tweeting, “Congratulations Stylebender, see you soon. Now it’s my time, let’s go make it happen Dana White.” While Chimaev’s record is certainly impressive, some might argue that he hasn’t faced anyone from the middleweight Top 15 and question whether he’s ready for such a high-stakes match.

That being said, the promotion has a history of booking trilogy fights, so maybe it’s time for round three between Adesanya and Pereira? While Adesanya’s team might not be too keen on another dance with the Brazilian powerhouse, they can’t deny that it would be a fascinating fight with a lot on the line. Besides, if they decide to hold off on the rematch, it could give the middleweight division more time to establish a clear contender for the future.

But let’s not forget that there are some rumblings about Pereira potentially moving to the light heavyweight division. Could a change of scenery provide some fresh opportunities for him and his gigantic frame? Who knows! It’s definitely a move worth keeping an eye on, especially since it would have some interesting implications for his future matchups.

In any case, Adesanya is probably pretty stoked to take a well-deserved victory lap back home in New Zealand. But when he eventually returns to the octagon, you better believe that the entire MMA world will be watching with bated breath to see who his next challenger will be. Whether it’s a third bout with Pereira, a shot at Chimaev, or someone else entirely, one thing’s for sure: It’s gonna be an absolute barnburner.