Daniel Cormier explains why he agrees with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for wanting fresh challenges. When asked if he’d rather run things back with Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan next, Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) said he prefers a new challenge in the form of “BMF” champion Justin Gaethje. Although Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) and Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) are top contenders, Makhachev has already beaten them both. But it’s something Makhachev said about his fighting future that makes Cormier think he’s right for not being keen on rematches.
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