Phil Hawes believes he already has what it takes to be a world champion, which naturally puts him at odds with UFC’s top man at 185 pounds, Israel Adesanya.
But as Hawes tells it, that wasn’t always the case. When Hawes was just starting to make his way to the UFC, he and Adesanya were actually on good terms, but things have changed since Hawes began making a name for himself in the promotion. “Megatron” is 3-0 now since earning a contract on the Contender Series, most recently picking up a unanimous decision win over fellow up-and-comer Kyle Daukaus at UFC Vegas 26 earlier this month.