Confirmation of Paulo Costa vs Israel Adesanya can lead to Khabib’s delayed return


Confirmation of Paulo Costa vs Israel Adesanya can lead to Khabib’s delayed return

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Speculations of a fight between Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya have stopped now as the fight between the two has been finally confirmed. UFC President Dana White was asked to give some update about the fight and he said that there was nothing holding up- they just needed to make it official.

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Paulo Costa vs Israel Adesanya confirmed

It seems that the contract has been signed now as ESPN reporter also confirmed the news on social media that Kiwi Champion Israel Adesanya is going to defend his title against Paulo Costa at UFC 253 on September 19.

Earlier, Paulo Costa was going to be first challenger of Israel but due to his shoulder injury, he was out out if action till now. Man while, Israel couldn’t wait and demanded that he be booked against Yoel Romero. The two finally fought at UFC 248 and Israel successfully defended his title against Yoel. The President admittdvtgat he would have waited for Paulo Costa.

Khabib fight will be delayed?

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Now, as the fight between Costa and Israel is confirmed, it would lead to delay in Khabib Nurmagonedov’s return. He was expected to return and face Justin Gaethje in Fight Island in September to unify the Lightweight Championship. However, as the Israel vs Costa is confirmed, the return of Khabib will get delayed.

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UFC can put two big stars Khabib and Israel on the same PPV but it is unlike of them. Besides, it’s not surprising given the circumstances, that is Khabib’s father recently passed away.

For now, there is no update on progress of Khabib Nurmagonedov vs Justin Gaethje fight. If the fight between Costa and Israel is finally official, it won’t be surprising that the fight will be booked for at the end of 2020.

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