
The log jam atop UFC’s stacked lightweight division could become a problem. That’s because everyone is trying to score the next title shot against current champion Islam Makhachev, leaving room for a few fighters to get their hearts broken.
move up from featherweight, Gaethje following his dominant win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, and Pimblett after his bloody TKO win over Chandler earlier this month at UFC 314.
Portal do Vale Tudo about what he wants in his next fight.
“I’m looking for the title,” he said. “I don’t run away from anyone, I never have. I’m not going to run away now. I’m ready to fight any of these guys. I respect them all, but I’m going to set my own pace and my own game.
“So why not? If it’s for the title, why not fight Topuria? I’m looking for the title. I don’t want to fight another fight just to wait for the title, no. That doesn’t interest me. I want to fight for the title.”
What do you think, Maniacs? Should Oliveira get the next shot at UFC lightweight gold?
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