The UFC lightweight division is log-jammed at the top of the division with fighters lined up for a title shot against champion Islam Makhachev . Second-ranked contender Justin Gaethje believes he should get the next title fight. Former champion Charles Oliveira thinks he should be next to face the champion. After all, he was scheduled to face Makhachev at UFC 294 but was forced out of the bout due to a nasty cut received in training. “I’m excited to fight this dude,” Gaethje told TMZ Sports . I did what I had to do.
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Justin Gaethje: ‘My next fight is Islam Makhachev’ – MMA Weekly