MMA fighters Sean O'Malley, Leon Edwards, and Justin Gaethje have expressed interest in facing Islam Makhachev in potential super fights or title shots. Makhachev, who had a successful 2023 with two title defenses and a No.1 pound-for-pound ranking in the UFC, has responded to their predictions and calls for a shot at undisputed gold. The fighters are eager to prove themselves and determine who is better at head kicks, setting the stage for potential high-stakes matchups in the upcoming year.
Will we see Islam Makhachev vs Justin Gaethje next year? #UFC https://t.co/kTpWAS50le
Islam Makhachev responds to Justin Gaethje calling for next lightweight title shot to find out whoโs better at head kicks. ๐ https://t.co/DNJTGg5cu2
Justin Gaethje says heโs waiting for the #UFC to offer him the next lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev and wants to see whoโs better at head kicks. ๐๐ https://t.co/KFhfA9YHgL
Justin Gaethje calls for his shot at Islam Makhachev and undisputed gold ๐ #UFC300 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/OyPFGVO0aO
Two title defenses and No.1 pound-for-pound in the UFC ๐ค 2023 was Islam Makhachev's year ๐ For More: https://t.co/Ud3tRFYhMY https://t.co/e3slLi657V
Islam Makhachev responded to Sean OโMalleyโs prediction with one of his own ๐ #UFC https://t.co/WLiH714JZL
Islam Makhachev had quite a response for Sean O'Malley ๐ https://t.co/YNTO96fgc8
Sean OโMalley has given his take on a potential super fight between Leon Edwards and Islam Makhachev. ๐ Thoughts? ๐ค https://t.co/CFlLK8kEao