Manager Claims UFC Has 'Completely Different Plan' for Islam Makhachev

[TerrorTimmy]

It'll probably be Gaethje/Hooker winner. I think it's hard to justify Beneil getting the next shot when he hasn't won in a couple of years, even with a potential win against Dustin Poirier.

They gave Colby 3 title shots, so it doesn't always have to make sense, apparently

 

[Greyscale]

So a 36 yo Benny who would be 1-2 in the last 3 will be getting the next title shot after (hopefully) beating Poirier. Or we might be treated to another Poirier title shot in case Benny gets knocked out in the 1st, which is not that hard to imagine. What a pack of rats.

 

[kkthx]

yay another gimmie fight

 

[VinceArch]

Islam has already finished him within 2 1/2 minutes. Charles would be the better fight.

I know but going from the article, Charles isn't getting the next shot.

 

[VinceArch]

They gave Colby 3 title shots, so it doesn't always have to make sense, apparently

Colby kept fellating Trump whenever he could. I don't see Beneil doing the same.

 

[Aurelian]

I know but going from the article, Charles isn't getting the next shot.

Ehh my fault I didn't read it lol. Looks like you're right. I don't think Islam really has anything left at LW.

 

[Hassan Mouzine]

He needs to fight Arman. We need an actual lightweight contender to challenge. Moicano was a good replacement but not what we were supposed to get.

islam doesnt need to fight anybody. he already beat Arman and gave him TWICE the opportunity for a rematch. first time Arman declined and Dustin took it.
second time.....well we all know, Arman pulled out last minute.

to me it seems it's Arman who needs anything. to avenge a loss and gain a belt. He doesnt act like he needs or wants it though.

Islam is in a good spot and will fight anybody worthy and is in need of nothing. Arman is in need but now needs to wait his turn

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

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Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam Makhachev’s future plans.

Manager Claims UFC Has 'Completely Different Plan' for Islam Makhachev

Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam Makhachev’s future plans.

www.sherdog.com

According to Abdelaziz, the UFC’s immediate plans for Makhachev don’t include Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira or Ilia Topuria — all of whom seemed to be potential opponents for the reigning lightweight champion. However, Abdelaziz also admitted that the unpredictable nature of the sport leaves everything uncertain.

“The UFC has a completely different plan for Islam which doesn’t include Oliveira, Arman or Ilia,” Abdelziz wrote on social media. “But it’s an unpredictable sport and you don’t know what could happen.”





Makhachev was originally scheduled to defend his lightweight strap against Tsarukyan in the main event at UFC 311 this past weekend. However, Tsarukyan pulled out on the day of the weigh-ins, citing a back injury. “Ahalkalakets” was replaced by Renato Carneiro, who was supposed to fight Beneil Dariush on the same card. Makhachev submitted the Brazilian with a brabo choke in the opening stanza.

While Dariush was paid his entire fight purse for losing out on the booking, the Assyrian-American has since called out Dustin Poirier. Abdelaziz, who also manages Dariush, claims “Benny” could have a chance at the next title shot if he beats Poirier in a potential matchup. Abdelaziz also believes that another of his fighters, Justin Gaethje could get a gold bid if he emerges victorious against Dan Hooker at UFC 313 on March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

“If [Gaethje] beats Hooker he can be easily next,” he wrote. “If [Dariush] beats Poirier he can also be next. These would be [two] new names that Islam hasn’t fought yet.”




While Topuria has been calling Makhachev out, the lightweight champ seemingly isn’t too interested, as the matchup doesn’t have a second belt at stake for him. Meanwhile, Dana White has made clear that Tsarukyan isn’t getting the next lightweight title shot.

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I like Beneil fight if he can get one win from top 5

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

Justin lmao

Ali trying to get all the money he can, Justin is his client too, he ain't fooling anybody...

 

[VinceArch]

Ehh my fault I didn't read it lol. Looks like you're right. I don't think Islam really has anything left at LW.

I'd personally like to see him extend the record for most defenses at 5 before going up to WW.

 

[Dirty Frank]

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Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam Makhachev’s future plans.

Manager Claims UFC Has 'Completely Different Plan' for Islam Makhachev

Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam Makhachev’s future plans.

www.sherdog.com

According to Abdelaziz, the UFC’s immediate plans for Makhachev don’t include Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira or Ilia Topuria — all of whom seemed to be potential opponents for the reigning lightweight champion. However, Abdelaziz also admitted that the unpredictable nature of the sport leaves everything uncertain.

“The UFC has a completely different plan for Islam which doesn’t include Oliveira, Arman or Ilia,” Abdelziz wrote on social media. “But it’s an unpredictable sport and you don’t know what could happen.”





Makhachev was originally scheduled to defend his lightweight strap against Tsarukyan in the main event at UFC 311 this past weekend. However, Tsarukyan pulled out on the day of the weigh-ins, citing a back injury. “Ahalkalakets” was replaced by Renato Carneiro, who was supposed to fight Beneil Dariush on the same card. Makhachev submitted the Brazilian with a brabo choke in the opening stanza.

While Dariush was paid his entire fight purse for losing out on the booking, the Assyrian-American has since called out Dustin Poirier. Abdelaziz, who also manages Dariush, claims “Benny” could have a chance at the next title shot if he beats Poirier in a potential matchup. Abdelaziz also believes that another of his fighters, Justin Gaethje could get a gold bid if he emerges victorious against Dan Hooker at UFC 313 on March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

“If [Gaethje] beats Hooker he can be easily next,” he wrote. “If [Dariush] beats Poirier he can also be next. These would be [two] new names that Islam hasn’t fought yet.”




While Topuria has been calling Makhachev out, the lightweight champ seemingly isn’t too interested, as the matchup doesn’t have a second belt at stake for him. Meanwhile, Dana White has made clear that Tsarukyan isn’t getting the next lightweight title shot.

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Ali manages everyone, man.

 

[Dirty Frank]

Ali trying to get all the money he can, Justin is his client too, he ain't fooling anybody...

The only difference between Ali and Don King is the hair. To be more accurate, the lack thereof.

 

[Rorschachxx]

I believe the UFC would only put together a title fight where both fighters are managed by the same guy as an absolute last resort, and if that manager's name wasn't Ali. They're stupid, but not that stupid... that's a huge risk. Gaethje vs. Makhachev for a title fight, Islam would be the obvious heavy favorite... the optics look bad before the fight even gets booked.

Cejudo vs Moraes
Khabib vs Gaethje
Usman vs Burns

All title fights and everyone managed by Ali. There are other examples (including with other managers).

Why would the UFC care about putting these fights together? Its actually the managers who try to keep guys away until a title fight and even that doesn't happen (Islam vs Dariush for example).

I don't follow your logic tbh (respectfully speaking).

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

Don't think he would fight Belal so idk what the plans could be, retirement?