Controversy! Khabib's manager challenges Ronda Rousey in the UFC and declares: 'She's not among the top 10'

Ali celebrates Kayla's victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/aliabdelaziz

It seems Ali Abdelaziz has found a new target in MMA. Recently, Ronda Rousey He caused controversy by criticizing the behavior of some sports fans and ended up attacking... Khabib NurmagomedovThis stance irritated the businessman. Immediately, the businessman defended the Russian and has now continued the feud with the former UFC champion.

Previously, Ali stated that Ronda is envious of Khabib because he is seen as one of the best MMA fighters in history and beloved by many, while she is not, and described her as an unhappy person. This time, in an interview with 'Submission Radio', the promoter challenged the veteran to prove her quality and suggested a super fight between her and... Kayla harrison, your athlete.

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It's worth highlighting that, for years, Ronda dominated the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). Today, the two-time Olympic judo champion reigns supreme in the category. As fans and MMA experts speculate that the company's Hall of Famer might return to fight at UFC Casa Branca in 2026, Ali provoked her, downplaying her quality and stating that she would suffer at the hands of her old acquaintance in the octagon.

“When she was champion, she was a great athlete and beat girls who weren’t athletic, but when she faced Amanda, she lost. It’s very simple: if you think you’re better than Khabib, you should come back. Kayla, your old friend, will surely be very happy to beat you up. But, in a way, if it makes her feel better, sleep better, she can say whatever she wants. Honestly, nowadays, with the evolution of the sport, she’s still very young, but if she comes back, she won’t even be in the top ten, but there’s only one way to find out,” Ali said.

Kayla is on the rise.

Despite Ali Abdelaziz's desire to see Kayla harrison facing and overcoming Ronda Rousey At UFC Casa Branca, the expectation is that she will have another super fight. The company president, Dana White, opened the doors for her. Amanda nunes to return and face the current bantamweight champion. In turn, the American has also shown interest in facing the 'Lioness'.