5 Best fights to make in the UFC Middleweight Division following Israel Adesanya's title victory

#2 Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier

UFC 243 Whittaker v Adesanya

The best possible match-up for Robert Whittaker following his loss is probably Jared Cannonier. Whittaker is ranked #1 right now and is coming off a devastating loss. He stated on his podcast Grange TV that he is planning to get back to the Octagon around February or March next year.

When he does return, Cannonier is the perfect match-up for him. Stylistically, it's going to be quite a challenge for Whittaker, but the Australian former champion is no stranger to adversity. It will be the perfect fight for him to refine his striking skills and come up with a great gameplan.

For Cannonier, it's the perfect opportunity to get one over the former champion and raise his stock.

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#1 Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa

UFC 243 Whittaker v Adesanya

This is a fight that looks to virtually guarantee a knockout. Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa hate each other's guts and have consistently been that way for the last year or so. Their animosity was only fueled when Adesanya called Costa out following his title victory and this is the fight that we're going to get.

It's an exciting match-up and one that we can't wait to see. It's going to be about the brains of Israel Adesanya vs the Brauns and toughness of Paulo Costa. While people will expect Adesanya to tire Costa out and pick him apart, all it takes is one punch from Borrachinha to put The Last Stylebender out.