Ali Abdelaziz - trash talks and Quotes

“Kamaru Usman has done a lot of things for this company. What the f**k has Ian Garry done the last couple years?... Kamaru Usman is one of the biggest names in the division. When you're Islam Makhachev, you want to have a legacy in your name.”

– via MMA Junkie, campaigning for Kamaru Usman to receive the next title shot against Islam Makhachev, arguing that Usman's name value benefits Makhachev's legacy more than an Ian Garry fight.

“Kamaru Usman has done a lot of things for this company. What the f**k has Ian Garry done the last couple years?... Kamaru Usman is one of the biggest names in the division. When you're Islam Makhachev, you want to have a legacy in your name.”

– via MMA Junkie, campaigning for Kamaru Usman to receive the next title shot against Islam Makhachev, arguing that Usman's name value benefits Makhachev's legacy more than an Ian Garry fight.

“UFC reached out to me, they were asking [Islam] to fight a main event in january. He thought about it, and khabib said 'hey, shut up'. Honestly, kamaru's name was in the mix for january. Ian garry's name was in the mix too.”

– via MMA Junkie, revealing that the UFC offered Islam Makhachev a January main event fight, with Kamaru Usman and Ian Garry floated as potential opponents, before Khabib Nurmagomedov advised him to decline.

“UFC reached out to me, they were asking [Islam] to fight a main event in january. He thought about it, and khabib said 'hey, shut up'. Honestly, kamaru's name was in the mix for january. Ian garry's name was in the mix too.”

– via MMA Junkie, revealing that the UFC offered Islam Makhachev a January main event fight, with Kamaru Usman and Ian Garry floated as potential opponents, before Khabib Nurmagomedov advised him to decline.

“CONOR IS A PIECE OF SH*T... Honestly, if I was Conor, I would understand. Khabib took his fans, took his money, took his soul, took everything away from him.”

– via MMA Junkie, criticizing Conor McGregor and claiming that Khabib Nurmagomedov has ruined McGregor's career and standing.

“Hey Australia, this Craig Jones, please deport him. He makes guys lose. He’s not good for MMA. Jiu jitsu is not good for MMA. I think Jack Della Maddalena could’ve done so much better today if he tried to [get] back up, but this buggy choke and all that stuff didn’t work. And [Craig] talked a lot of sh*t too. He’s nobody. He’s a jiu jitsu guy who tries to be relevant using MMA guys”

– via Fox Sports Australia, criticizing Craig Jones after Jack Della Maddalena's loss to Islam Makhachev.

“Last night at the fight was an unfortunate situation. In this internet world we live in, people think they can say anything, do anything, and bully others without consequences. But you have to understand when you do something, you will be held accountable for it. Your words and actions towards people have a price.This is the same reason so many children around the world get bullied: nobody holds the bullies accountable. And especially with this team, they are some of the most respectful and honorable people you will ever meet. But don’t cross the line. If you do, you will face the consequences of your actions”

– sent a warning via X

“He said it. He said he wanted to fight Kamaru Usman. Kamaru Usman [had a] 15—fight winning streak, five title defences, [the] greatest welterweight of all time, beat all these young guys, what does that do for his legacy? It does nothing. Kamaru Usman is a very tough opponent, and I represent him too, and he’s not an easy night for anybody. He’s the real deal, and [Islam] wants to fight the real deal”

– via a backstage interview at UFC 322, campaigning for Kamaru Usman to be Islam Makhachev's first welterweight title defense.

“The only thing he did for 40 days run, jump, jump rope, hit mitts and do conditioning. He did zero wrestling, zero grappling. I hope the UFC will appreciate what he done for them to keep the main event going on”

– revealing that Magomed Ankalaev did not train for 40 days before UFC 320

“Justin Gaethje never breaks his word. If he gets jumped by Paddy, he'll retire and never fight in the UFC”

– via Submission Radio.

“He did not train for almost 40 days for this fight. He came from Dagestan with some messed up ribs and he sparred three times. Every time we have to stop the sparring. UFC knew about it, he was getting injections, he was getting cortisone”

– revealing that Magomed Ankalaev did not train for 40 days before UFC 320

“If you’ve never been poked in the eye before, you shouldn’t be talking. This guy’s a world champion — do you really think he’s going to quit on himself? Getting poked in the eye can leave you half blind for hours. It’s extremely uncomfortable — sometimes you’re seeing double or even triple”

– defends Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 eye poke incident

“Saturday night, Magomed Ankalaev fought Alex Pereira. In the rematch, and Alex Pereira won. Congratulations to him and his team. I know his coaches, managers, and always show them respect. I don't know Alex personally. But, I am Team Magomed Ankalaev. Whatever I can do to help him, I will do it. As long as I don't insult someone's family, religion, or his nation. Everything Muhammad Ankalaev said on his social media, he approved it. And if I did help him, it was his knowledge”

– after Alex Pereira's UFC 320 win.

“But, in reality, this is not about me and Alex. This is about Magomed Ankalaev and Alex. Alex was the best man on Saturday night. And we take our losses like men....But, all along, I thought Magomed Ankalaev will beat him. And he already beat him once. And I believe, if they fight again, Magomed Ankalaev will beat him. There's a lot of things happened with Ankalaev in his camp...If it was up to me, he should never have fought this time. But he's a grown man, he makes his own decisions, and he lives by his actions. But for now, this is all I have to say. Congratulations to Alex and his team. Life goes on”