Ali Abdelaziz, UFC Lightweight Champion Manager Islam Makhachev, expressed confidence that his ward could become a champion of the promotion in three weight categories.
“I think the UFC made a mistake by organizing this fight. I believe that Benil Dariush should fight for the title. I respect Alexander Volkanovski, but I think this is a mistake. The only person who can give Islam a fight is Benil, who is currently the top contender. I just don't think it's a competitive fight. I've been repeating this for years, everyone thought I was crazy, called Islam "the Chinese version of Khabib", but I said that maybe he is even better than Khabib. Khabib is Khabib, and I would not compare anyone with him, but Islam is a real threat to any opponent. I see that he will become a UFC champion in three weight classes, and I really believe in it. Are you saying he can't beat Leon Edwards right now? He can do it. Can he compete with Alex Pereira? Undoubtedly. He can become the UFC champion in three divisions. I see him in the gym destroying light heavyweights, heavyweights, and he looks invincible. The only one in the division who can give him a fight is Benil Dariush."
Recall that the fight between Makhachev and Volkanovski will be held on February 11 in Perth.
