UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje is probably going subsequent.
The UFC light-weight champion final appeared within the octagon in January. Whereas Islam Makhachev was initially slated to face Arman Tsarukyan in Los Angeles, the Armenian was pressured out on weigh-in day. Consequently, the Russian wound up dealing with short-notice alternative Renato Moicano. Finally, it took only one spherical for Makhachev to attain a submission win over ‘Cash Moicano’.
Over the previous couple of months, Islam Makhachev has repeatedly been linked to Ilia Topuria. ‘El Matador’ famously vacated his UFC featherweight title in February to arrange for a light-weight transfer. Nevertheless, Makhachev reportedly rejected a proposal to face Topuria earlier this yr, citing his lack of expertise at 155 kilos.
With no opponent set for the UFC light-weight champion, Daniel Cormier believes he is aware of what’s subsequent. Talking in a video not too long ago uploaded to his YouTube channel, ‘DC’ said that Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje is what is going to probably be subsequent at 155 kilos. For what it’s price, ‘The Spotlight’ is contemporary off his return to the octagon.
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UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje is subsequent
At UFC 313 final month, the hard-hitting former interim champion earned a unanimous choice victory over Rafael Fiziev. Following the bout, Justin Gaethje known as for a long-shot title shot in opposition to Islam Makhachev. Whereas Daniel Cormier is conscious that the champion has many doable challengers, he additionally believes a struggle with ‘The Spotlight’ is the largest one doable.
“I get it, it could be warranted [to give Ilia Topuria a title shot] as a result of there isn’t a clear primary contender.” Daniel Cormier said, relating to Islam Makhachev’s subsequent struggle. “Renato Moicano simply fought for the belt. The clear primary contender is Arman Tsarukyan, but when Arman Tsarukyan just isn’t subsequent, Charles Oliveria is one other man who has gained fights. He beat Michael Chandler, and was imagined to struggle for the belt earlier than combating Arman… So there are guys.”
He continued, “… I truthfully imagine that’s who’s going to struggle for the belt, [Justin] Gaethje. It’s going to be Gaethje. That’s, if I’m staff Makhachev, I’m asking for Gaethje. That’s an enormous title struggle, that’s a man who carries a number of title recognition. I believe that’s going to be the struggle, if I’m being sincere with you.”
What do you make of those feedback from UFC commentator Daniel Cormier? Do you wish to see Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje?
