Fans eagerly await the next opponent for lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Will it be Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, or someone else? Find out more about the potential matchups and the champ’s plans for his next fight.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev’s Next Fight | Fans are eagerly waiting to see who will step up to fight Islam Makhachev. Potential opponents include Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje. Will the fight finally materialize? |
| Ramadan and Weight Maintenance | As a devout Muslim, Makhachev observes Ramadan, which means he would be unfit for a fight from March to April 9th-10th. This poses a challenge for scheduling his next fight. |
| Charles Oliveira’s Failed Fight | Charles Oliveira failed to secure a fight against Makhachev at UFC 294. The possibility of a rematch between Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski is also uncertain. |
| Justin Gaethje’s Call-Out | Justin Gaethje sees the challenge in facing Makhachev and has expressed his desire for the match to happen. Fans speculate on who would come out on top in this exciting matchup. |
The Search for Islam Makhachev’s Next Opponent
If Islam Makhachev doesn’t get a title defense in March, fans will have to wait a while to see him fight. The lightweight champion recently declared that he is waiting for someone to step up to him. But who will it be?
Fighters like Colby Covington have called Makhachev out, but a fight with ‘Chaos’ seems far-fetched. However, Makhachev has a potential storyline awaiting him against Charles Oliveira . Will the fight finally materialize? Let’s dive into what the champ has revealed.
Islam Makhachev wants to fight in March
Makhachev has set his mind on his next fight in the coming months. As a devout Muslim, he looks forward to celebrating Ramadan with his family. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin around the 10th of March.
During Ramadan, Makhachev would be unable to maintain his weight for a fight. This means he either fights in early March or after UFC 300.
The Call-Outs
Makhachev didn’t call anyone out, which is unusual for the champion. However, it’s understandable considering his position at the top.
Charles Oliveira failed to secure a fight against Makhachev at UFC 294. Instead, Makhachev faced Alexander Volkanovski and proved himself as the champ. But Volkanovski was ill-prepared for the fight. Could a rematch between the two be of interest to the fans? Only time will tell.
Justin Gaethje, on the other hand, sees the challenge in Makhachev. He took to his X profile and asked the UFC to make the match happen. Gaethje and Makhachev would undoubtedly make for an excellent matchup. With Oliveira dropping out of the last bout and Volkanovski losing, it might be time for Gaethje to get his shot. Who would you bet on and why? Let us know in the comments below.
