UFC Star Khamzat Chimaev Fires Back At Israel Adesanya For "Rat Lip" Comment

Rising UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev has fired a warning shot to Israel Adesanya for his "rat lip" remark.

Adesanya poked fun at Chimaev's lip when he was asked about the European phenom, whose scored three big wins in the UFC.

"I don't even know the guy, I haven't seen his fights yet," the UFC middleweight champion told Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports.

"I saw the presser and he was just talking s**t. He was just casting his net. Have you seen him fight? Rat lip? Meh."

He added: "Tim [Simpson, Adesanya's manager] said he fought low level competition. So he thinks I'm an easy fight... that's interesting. I mean, everyone does this when they're coming up, casting the net wide. Yeah, keep casting."

Chimaev has since hit back at Adesanya by telling him that his insults will cost him his UFC title.

On Twitter, he wrote: "What do you said about me it will cost you your belt if you're still the champion Good luck."

Chimaev fought last weekend when he destroyed Gerald Meerschaert in 17-seconds at UFC Fight Night.

UFC president Dana White branded the Swedish fighter as "special" following his incredible showing.

He was expected to return to action on 'Fight Island' but White has confirmed that the 26-year-old will headline a card in Las Vegas.

'Borz' took to social media to update fans on his next bout.

"I have a date, now they looking for other side. Five round main event," he wrote.

"Thank you @danawhite for keeping your word. Anybody. Anytime. Anywhere #KhamzatSmash."

Adesanya, meanwhile, will defend his UFC middleweight title against No.1 contender Paulo Costa this weekend at UFC 253.