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Ever since the clash between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhchev got official for the 2nd time, it has surely been a matter of utter intrigue for the fans. With the venue firmly fixed, it would be the second time Oliveira is going to face Makhachev. Interestingly, the lightweight title would be on the line and the clash has intensified the buzz within the fans.

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In fact, the BMF champion Justin Gaethje is indeed eying on the potential victor of the bout as he laid it straight in a YouTube interview. Gaethje was asked about his thoughts considering the championship bout. The 34-year-old went ahead and dived deep into the context, as he had a lot to say about his future plans.

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Justin Gaethje reveals his future plans considering the main event bout

While speaking with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto, Gaethje spilled the beans on what he was actually looking forward to. The conversation began when he was asked about the main-event bout at 294. Consequently, Gaethje laid it straight: he was eying the prospective winner but not the bout. He said, “No, I won’t. All I care about is who wins. You know, If Makhachev wins, I am sure he is going to want to fight before Ramadan.”

He further quoted, “So I think you know, February-March, I am not sure when it starts. When does Ramadan start? It would be February, March, or April at the latest that he wants to fight again. He wants to fight again before that. And Charles, if he wins, I have no idea when he will fight.”

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Gaethje’s words clarified that he wanted to face Makhachev prior to the Ramadan break. He also stressed Makhachev’s desire to engage him in combat before the break. Despite not knowing when the break would begin, he made his intentions known in that interview. Even though he was not interested in the match, he has his eyes on the victor.

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Anyhow, for some or the other reason, that match would surely grip the focus of the BMF champion. But did you know? As revealed by the UFC legend, Daniel Cormier, UFC head honcho Dana White, was not the mastermind behind the bout.

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An interesting curtain raiser by UFC legend Daniel Cormier

Cormier revealed that Dana White did not plan the UFC 294 title fight in an intriguing behind-the-scenes tale. Instead, Hunter Campbell arranged the clashes and coordinated their placement. He said, “Pull the curtain back a little bit. Hunter Campbell is the guy that negotiates–he puts these fights together whenever you are getting ready to sign your fight agreement and everything.”

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Hunter Campbell, the guy in charge of planning the ultimate fight, worked his magic behind the closed door to arrange the spectacular bout. Surely, Campbell was able to set a potentially wonderful spectacle. However, the result of the bout would surely be anticipated by “The Highlight”. Considering the bout, who could face Gaethje later? Let us know in the comments.

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Akchhat Bachheti is a WWE content analyst and writer at EssentiallySports. Akchhat enjoys cutting storylines open and then bringing a fresh analysis on top fights. He has a great eye for picking out upcoming stars, having been a long-time supporter of CM Punk from back before PJ was an uppercard star. Thanks to this and a penchant for keeping up with rumors, Akchhat is the go-to guy for figuring out what promotions are going to do next. Outside of wrestling, he’s also an avid sportsman, dabbling with sports like tennis.

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