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There at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In a category full of potential challengers, it seems that the next opponent of Islam makhachev It may be being defined. Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of the new welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), publicly stated in an interview with the American website 'MMA Junkie' that he will do everything possible to have him. Kamaru Usman as the first challenger for the title won by the Russian.
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During the conversation, the Egyptian downplayed the achievements of other names in the division such as Ian Garyand reaffirmed the legacy of Usman, one of the greatest champions in the history of the category.
"Kamaru Usman He did a lot for this company. I'm going to campaign for him to get a title fight… What a *** Ian Gary What have they done in the last two years? Kamaru Usman He's a legend... he received an offer to fight Shavkat last November and accepted. Kamaru Usman He is one of the biggest names in the division. When you are Islam makhachev"You want to leave a legacy with your name on it," the businessman stated.
Ali Abdelaziz says he will campaign for Islam makhachev's next fight to be against Kamaru Usman
"Kamaru Usman has done a lot of things for this company. I will campaign for him to get a title fight…
What the f*** has Ian Gary Have you been doing this for the last couple of years? Kamaru Usman is a… pic.twitter.com/X7eu0krfaK
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 3, 2025
Ali is Makhachev and Usman's manager.
A. Abdelaziz (right) manages the career of K. Usman (right) and other MMA stars. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Negotiations for a potential fight between Makhachev and Usman would, in theory, be straightforward. Abdelaziz manages both athletes' careers. Furthermore, both fighters have publicly expressed their desire to face each other. Currently, the Nigerian Nightmare is ranked eighth in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).
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