Just Days After Sending UFC a Demand, Islam Makhachev’s Fight Details Revealed by Teammate Daniel Cormier

Islam Makhachev is all set to take on the cage sometime next year. The 32-year-old has made his intentions very clear about fighting at least three times in 2024. The Dagestani fighter is fresh out of his title defense at UFC 294 and wants to dominate his division. With the UFC planning his fights, who will he face next?

In his recent YouTube video, Daniel Cormier, the former champion, gave us a brief about whom the champ will fight next. As we listen closely, he seemingly adds fuel to the buzz about the much-awaited clash between Makhachev and Oliveira. Let us delve into what he has to say.

“We know who’s first. It’s Charles Oliveira”- Daniel Cormier

The first encounter between Makhachev and Oliveira occurred at UFC 280 in Abu Dabi. Makhachev rose to the occasion and defeated the Brazilian. However, a rematch between the fighters was scheduled at UFC 294, which did not materialize because Oliviera was injured. The current lightweight champion is ready to return to the ring after defending his title at UFC 294. Daniel Cormier took his own YouTube channel to give us the details of the next fight.

In the video, Cormier said:’ When Islam says he wants to fight three times, we know who’s first: Charles Oliveira. I believe this fight will happen at the beginning of March in Saudi Arabia because, you know, guys doing this whole fight thing, especially with guys like Islam with Chimaev, it’s not that hard to piece together times in which it would work for those guys to fight. Islam fought in February.

“Ramadan happens, so he can’t fight then, but you knew Ramadan was done. He wasn’t going to fight in Boston, not in Vegas,” he added.

After his recent beef with Colby Covington, Makhachev has his eyes set on the Welterweight Title. Yet, we will have to wait to see if the Dagestani fighter gun for the Welterweight title.

Who are the possible opponents of Islam Makhachev in 2024?

UFC 294 saw Makhachev prove his worth as an outstanding fighter. He was supposed to face Oliviera initially but later faced Volkanovski on short notice. Both these fighters previously met at UFC 284, where Makhachev won the fight after competing for five rounds. With the Volkanovski challenge out of the way, whom will the 32-year-old face next?

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Makhachev previously mentioned that he wants to fight three times in 2024. With the Oliviera fight already on the cards, who will be the other fighters facing him? According to Cormier, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier should be the next two opponents. If UFC lines up these fights, it will be a year for the MMA fans to remember.

Are you excited to witness Makhachev in three fights in 2024? Let us know in the comments below.

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