Justin Gaethje “ Absolutely ” should fight Islam Makhachev

Jon Anik is created for Justin Gaethje obtaining the next Light title shot from the UFC.

Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) returned to the Victories column when he beat Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision during the Co-Princhipal event of the UFC 303 on Saturday.

With the UFC Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, is looking for new blood, Gaethje threw his name in the hat for a title shot. Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira, both, have already beaten.

“He should absolutely fight Islam Makhachev for the title,” said Anik Bloody elbow. “I do not know that he could have done more with this window, and sometimes decision -making victories could be better than finishes, and I think that in this case, if there had been a quick ko, I actually think that it is more useful. Justin Gaethje will go twice to the temple of fame. »»

The other imminent option is Ilia Topuria, which has left its featherweight title from the UFC for a light weight. However, Makhachev and his team want to see Topuria win its opportunity first.

“It seems to me that, in a speculative way, that hea Topuria has the inner track to fight Islam Makhachev,” said Anik. “I do not know if this is a case that you have to strike while the iron is hot or if there is no obvious competitor n ° 1 because Arman Tsarukyan could not walk. I wonder if Islam Makhachev will have his say in all of this, and I wonder if its story having defended its title twice against a featherweight of Alexander Volkanovski plays there at all.

“Do you not believe, well, that if Islam Makhachev is surveyed on this subject, he will want to fight Justin Gaethje?” I don’t know what the payment window says about Gaethje against Topuria. Charles Oliveira is also worthy. I think we can all agree that there are three options: Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira. The nature of this victory for Gaethje and the fact that we have not seen this fight, for me promoting, I would go in this direction. »»