Makhachev vs Gaethje?
“If Islam wins, he will fight Justin Gaethje next,” Abdelaziz said. “This is what we want, this is what the UFC wants. Justin Gaethje earned it, too. You don’t go out there and knock out Dustin Poirier like that and don’t get a title shot. I think Justin made a statement and he earned his spot.”
“Islam is the best lightweight in the world, hands down. There’s no question,” Abdelaziz said. “I think he’s the pound-for-pound greatest fighter we have today.”
Quotes via MMA Mania
There is bound to be some level of controversy surrounding this potential match-up given that Ali Abdelaziz represents both men. Either way, though, nobody can deny that it would be an intriguing clash.
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