Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier got himself in hot water with Justin Gaethje last week after he said he thought Islam Makhachev deserved the next title shot. Now it appears he has changed his tune following Gaethje's win over Michael Chandler at UFC 268.

Daniel Cormier spoke about the subject on his YouTube channel and explained his relationship with Justin Gaethje. It appears any bad blood has been resolved.

“Chandler came out throwing everything with 100 percent power, but Gaethje was just there and landing, answering and just really doing his thing,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “That whole thing with Justin Gaethje last weekend, I said what I felt and he took offense. But all week, not one second was Justin Gaethje mad at me, upset or approached me in an angry way.

“He spoke about it in that moment, and you know what? Last night he went out there and did what he had to do in order to ensure that he keeps his championship fight, because he fought Michael Chandler and beat Michael Chandler – a very trained, well-prepared Michael Chandler. So hat’s off to Justin Gaethje, and honestly, I believe that he will be the guy to fight for the belt next.”

Now this leaves UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev on the sidelines and potentially mad at Daniel Cormier. Cormier says he'll have to fight again in order to get his title shot.

“Islam will have to fight again, and that’s OK because I believe that Islam will be able to handle just about any challenges in front of him,” Cormier said. “You have to, right? If you’re going to be the champ, you have to.”

It appears everyone is in agreement with Justin Gaethje being next for the UFC title. Islam Makhachev won't be a happy man.