Kamaru Usmans Prediction for Islam Makhachevs Next Fight: A Showdown with Justin Gaethje

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman speculated about a potential matchup that the promotion could arrange for the current lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev.

«I would say that Islam Makhachev could fight Justin Gaethje,» Usman mentioned during an episode of Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru & Henry on YouTube.

Currently, Justin Gaethje holds the third spot in the lightweight rankings. Throughout his mixed martial arts career, he has competed in 31 bouts, securing 26 victories and suffering five defeats. Makhachev, on the other hand, boasts an impressive record of 27 wins and just one loss.

Makhachev is seen applying a choke to a former sparring partner of Topuria: