The manager of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Ali Abdel-Aziz has called his fighter's upcoming fight with Justin Gaethje a battle for the title of greatest lightweight in history. It's worth noting that Gaethje is also Ali's client.
“In my opinion, this fight is the greatest title fight in lightweight history. We saw what Justin Gaethje did to Tony Ferguson, and everyone thought Tony was the fighter who would beat Khabib. But Justin destroyed him... These are the two greatest lightweights. They will fight for the title of the best lightweight in history,” said the functionary.
Nurmagomedov vs Gaethje fight will take place on October 24 and will lead UFC 254.