Ali Abdelaziz News
Ali Abdelaziz issues fiery response to Dillon Danis for “How’s Noah” comment: “You are an embarrassment”
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2023
Ali Abdelaziz and Dillon Danis had a heated back-and-forth on social media on Wednesday. Danis and Abdelaziz have never seen eye-to-eye due to Danis’ relationship with Conor McGregor, and Abdelaziz managing Khabib Nurmagomedov. To no surprise, after Islam Makhachev questioned why he didn’t have a blue check anymore, Danis took a dig at him.
Ali Abdelaziz slams Conor McGregor for mocking “overrated” Gilbert Burns
Harry Kettle - May 16, 2023
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has lashed out at Conor McGregor for mocking Gilbert Burns in a recent Twitter exchange. It’s no secret that Ali Abdelaziz and Conor McGregor don’t like one another. They’ve had a long-running feud for years now, dating back to Conor’s showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.
Colby Covington claims “clear scumbag” Ali Abdelaziz was the only one who profited from Gilbert Burns vs Belal Muhammad: “I just feel sorry”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2023
Colby Covington has called out Ali Abdelaziz as the only person who benefited from the match-up between Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Last weekend, Belal Muhammad defeated Gilbert Burns via decision in a big welterweight title eliminator. However, many fans noted that the contest wasn’t exactly as action-packed as they would’ve hoped.
Ali Abdelaziz claims Alexander Volkanovski weighed two pounds heavier than Islam Makhachev on a fight night at UFC 284: “You talking about IV’s?”
Susan Cox - May 2, 2023
Ali Abdelaziz is claiming Alexander Volkanovski weighed two pounds heavier than Islam Makhachev on fight night at UFC 284. UFC 284 took place on Saturday, February 11th of this year and highlighted Alexander Volkanovski (25-2 MMA) vs. Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) in the lightweight main event at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The result was a unanimous decision win (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) for Makhachev.
Ali Abdelaziz reveals UFC wanted Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad as Ultimate Fighter coaches but 'Chaos' declined: "Nobody knows where he’s at"
Josh Evanoff - February 3, 2023
According to Ali Abdelaziz, the UFC wanted Belal Muhammad and Colby Covington to coach The Ultimate Fighter. ‘Remember the Name’ has been out of action since his victory over Sean Brady in October. With that performance, Muhammad increased his undefeated streak to nine. During his current winning streak, he’s defeated names such as Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Demian Maia.
Ali Abdelaziz shuts down “rumors” that Kamaru Usman won’t be fighting Leon Edwards next: “He is good to go”
Susan Cox - January 6, 2023
Ali Abdelaziz has shut down ‘rumors’ that Kamaru Usman won’t be fighting Leon Edwards next. It was just this past August at UFC 278 that Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA) was defeated by Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA) by a brutal knockout in the fifth round. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had lost his welterweight title to ‘Rocky’.
Ali Abdelaziz implores every commission not to take on Douglas Crosby as a judge following UFC 282
Susan Cox - December 15, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz has implored every commission not to take on Douglas Crosby as a judge following UFC 282. Abdelaziz is the founder and president of Dominance MMA Management. The MMA manager, 45, has several former UFC champions under his wing, some of which include Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje and Henry Cejudo.
Watch Henry Cejudo and Ali Abdelaziz’s live reactions to Leon Edwards head kick KO of Kamaru Usman (Video)
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2022
Henry Cejudo and Ali Abdelaziz’s reaction to Kamaru Usman‘s knockout loss at UFC 278 has been released. At UFC 278 on Saturday night, Kamaru Usman’s fantastic reign as UFC welterweight champion came to an end when he was knocked out cold by Leon Edwards. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ appeared to be less than a minute away from successfully defending his title for the sixth time, only for ‘Rocky’ to spring a huge surprise by landing a nasty head kick that sent Usman to the shadow realm.
Khabib Nurmagomedov disagrees with Ali Abdelaziz’s comments about Israel Adesanya: “Don’t try to take his greatness”
Susan Cox - July 1, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov disagrees with Ali Abdelaziz’s comments about Israel Adesanya. It was MMA manager, Ali Abdelaziz, who claimed that Israel Adesanya wouldn’t last more than three rounds against Nurmagomedov. Abdelaziz also said ‘The Eagle’ is capable of beating heavyweights, light heavyweights, welterweights and lightweights.
Tony Ferguson responds after Ali Abdelaziz suggests he’s “too small” for Khabib Nurmagomedov: “You snitched to save your ass”
Susan Cox - June 27, 2022
Tony Ferguson has responded after Ali Abdelaziz suggests he’s ‘too small’ for Khabib Nurmagomedov. Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson, (25-7 MMA), last fought this past May, going down to defeat against Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) at UFC 274. It was to be Ferguson’s 4th loss in a row.
Ali Abdelaziz blasts rumored Kayla Harrison vs. Cris Cyborg fight: Nobody gives a s*it"
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz doesn’t believe anyone really wants to see Kayla Harrison fight Cris Cyborg. Harrison was a free agent following her win over Taylor Guardado last October. Her free agency period saw her negotiate with Bellator and UFC, as well as PFL. Eventually, it became a two-horse race between Bellator and the PFL.
Ali Abdelaziz responds after being dubbed a 'rat' by Jake Paul: 'Somebody is going to have to pay for what he said'
Susan Cox - May 20, 2022
Jake Paul has targeted Ali Abdelaziz and the notable MMM manager is not impressed. Ali Abdelaziz, the founder and president of ‘Dominance MMA Management’ is a former fighter himself, as well as a Renzo Gracie black belt and 4th degree Judo black belt. Abdelaziz works with notable fighters, including Kamaru Usman.
Canelo Alvarez responds after Kamaru Usman warns him against taunting his manager Ali Abdelaziz
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022
Canelo Alvarez has responded to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s warning. The UFC champion and the boxing champion have been in talks for a fight over the last few months. While Alvarez first shot down a fight with Usman, he’s since been more open to the fight. However, he’s also noted that he’s not going to fight him anytime soon.
Canelo Alvarez reacts to Ali Abdelaziz stating he's a chicken for turning down Kamaru Usman fight: "Who the f*ck is this?"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Canelo Alvarez has reacted to Ali Abdelaziz’s comments that he’s scared of Kamaru Usman. Over the last few months, the Mexican superstar and the UFC welterweight champion have been in talks for a fight. While Alvarez has seemed more open to it as time has progressed, there’s no real timetable for the bout.
Ali Abdelaziz blasts "coward" Canelo Alvarez, says Kamaru Usman will KO him in three rounds
Josh Evanoff - March 10, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz has given his thoughts on a potential Canelo Alvarez vs. Kamaru Usman superfight. The UFC welterweight champion has been calling out the Mexican superstar as of late. While Alvarez first shot the fight down, he’s since said that the bout is possible and to “never say never”. Now, Usman’s manager has decided to weigh in on a fight between the two.
Tony Ferguson fires back at Ali Abdelaziz over “jealous old girlfriend” comment: “Sit down and shut up before I ankle pick you”
Fernando Quiles - January 30, 2022
Tony Ferguson is having none of Ali Abdelaziz’s backtalk. It’s no secret that Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov aren’t friends. The two were booked to fight numerous times but never actually shared the Octagon. Khabib has retired and Ferguson isn’t likely to ever face “The Eagle.”
Ali Abdelaziz believes Paulo Costa missed weight in order to get cut by the UFC
Adam D Martin - October 22, 2021
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz believes that middleweight contender Paulo Costa missed weight in order to get cut by the UFC. Costa was scheduled to meet Marvin Vettori in a middleweight bout that headlines Saturday’s UFC Vegas 41 card, but the fight will no longer be taking place at 185lbs. Costa showed up to fight week off weight and the UFC was forced to move the fight up to 205lbs instead. The fight between Vettori and Costa will now take place on Saturday, with Costa being fined 20% of his purse due to the fight having to take place at 205lbs now.
Islam Makhachev is a "better version" of Khabib Nurmagomedov, says manager
Adam D Martin - October 17, 2021
Islam Makhachev is a “better version” of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, says his manager Ali Abdelaziz. Makhachev returns to the Octagon later this month at UFC 267 when he fights Dan Hooker in an important lightweight bout between two top-10 ranked fighters. Makhachev is 9-1 overall in the UFC and he is currently riding an eight-fight win streak and he’s looked dominant in all of his wins. It’s only natural that the comparison towards Nurmagomedov is made given that they are both Russian, both dominant grappling-based fighters, and both are represented by the same manager in terms of Abdelaziz. So the comparison is there.