Cormier named Makhachev's next three opponents

“Makhachev’s first opponent will be Oliveira. We already know this. Islam will deal with it in March. Who will be second? Gaethje. Justin made it clear that he was going to wait for his title shot. He wants this fight because he believes his style is perfect for defeating Islam.

The third one, I think, would be Dustin Poirier. Yes, next year Makhachev will face a series of tests. In one calendar year, Islam will fight with all the top lightweights of the last decade,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel.

Let us remind you that Makhachev previously stated that he plans to hold three fights in 2024.