Justin Gaethje’s longtime manager Ali Abdelaziz shared his side to UFC CEO Dana White’s recent claims his client turned down a pay increase. Justin Gaethje reclaimed the interim UFC lightweight championship belt last weekend at UFC 324, defeating Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision in an instant classic. Ahead of UFC 324, Gaethje made some widely discussed claims about his paycheck, following UFC CEO Dana White and others’ claims that fighters will be paid more under the Paramount broadcasting partnership. White responded to Gaethje’s comments by saying the lightweight star declined a pay increase entering UFC 324. Ali Abdelaziz: Justin Gaethje might’ve ‘not been okay’ with UFC 324 pay increase offerIn a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Gaethje’s longtime manager Ali Abdelaziz responded to White’s claims.