Respect Quotes by Ali Abdelaziz

All Respect statements made by Ali Abdelaziz across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

Dec 4, 2025 disrespect
“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.
Nov 17, 2025 respect
“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.
Oct 6, 2025 respect
“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.