Ali Abdel-Aziz, manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, has named two possible opponents for his ward.
"The UFC has a completely different plan for Islam that doesn't include Oliveira, Arman or Elijah. But it's an unpredictable sport and you never know what can happen. If Justin Gaethje beats Dan Hooker, he could easily be next. If Benil Dariush beats Dustin Porier, he could also be next. Those will be two new names that Islam hasn't fought yet."