Makhachev and Gaethje's manager complains about lack of opponents for pupil

Justin gaethje and Ali Abdelaziz after UFC 291. (Photo: Instagram @aliabdelaziz)

One of the most famous businessmen in the world of MMA, Ali Abdelaziz took to social media to complain about the lack of opponents for one of his pupils: the bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) Umar Nurmagomedov. On his Twitter, the renowned agent said that the UFC is working tirelessly to find a rival for his client, however, no athlete has yet agreed to share the octagon with the Russian.

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“Everyone afraid of Umar Nurmagomedov. The UFC works so hard to get him a fight and no one is willing to do that. Dana White, that’s a fact,” wrote Abdelaziz.

Ali Abdelaziz is one of the best-known businessmen in sports and manages names such as Justin gaethje, Islam makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov e Henry Cejudo.

Number 14 in the rooster rankings, Umar Nurmagomedov He is undefeated in professional MMA with 16 consecutive victories, seven by submission and two by knockout at just 28 years old. A member of the ‘Dagestan Clan’, the Russian reached Ultimate in 2021 and won Sergey Morozov, brian kelleher, Nate Maness and Raoni Barcellos.

See Ali Abdelaziz's complaint on his Twitter

Everyone scared of @UNmgdv @ufc working so hard to get him a fight and nobody's willing to do it fact @danawhite

- Ali Abdelaziz (@ AliAbdelaziz00) January 4, 2024