South Africa’s Cameron Saaiman shares forecast on next UFC fight

The organisers of the combat sport are planning tours around the world this year, but the South African doesn’t have any fights confirmed yet. 

His future is also somewhat tied to compatriot Dricus du Plessis – a contender for the middleweight title. 

"I think he's going to be fighting either for a number-one contender or he's going to be fighting for a world title," said Saaiman.

"So, he's obviously going to travel with us, if I'm fighting, and I'll be traveling with him. I'll be his number-one cheerleader if I don't have a fight scheduled.

"But I would like to get back in here [the octagon] in June/July, and really make a statement once again."

The 22-year-old says he doesn’t have a preference for his next big fight abroad and will leave it to matchmaker Sean Shelby. 

"No names at all. I trust the UFC and Sean Shelby to make an educated decision on who they want me to fight next, and I've never turned down a fight, so I'll be ready," he added.

It was the second time Saaiman fought at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, having beaten Steven Koslow three months ago, and he's loving the experience.

"I love Vegas. It's getting much easier just getting into the procedures here in fight week. Obviously the traveling, we're getting used to that as well," said Saaiman.

"So coming to Vegas is a lot of fun, we enjoy it, we're staying in the New York-New York hotel, which is like across the street. So, it's very convenient as well, and the UFC has made it very easy for us."