Henry Cejudo suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov could prevent Makhachev vs. Topuria from happening

Henry Cejudo suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov could prevent Makhachev vs. Topuria from happening

Henry Cejudo believes UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov could get in the way of Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Ilia Topuria. In a chat with Cejudo this past December, Nurmagomedov said he’d be against Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) getting an immediate shot at Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) and his belt. “I remember talking to Khabib, and Khabib said it’s not fair for Ilia to skip the line and go after the title shot wi…

Khabib Nurmagomedov involvement revealed in Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria super fight

Ilia Topuria is determined to end the Dagestani era, calling out Islam Makhachev despite previously being dismissed by the lightweight The post Khabib Nurmagomedov involvement revealed in Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria super fight appeared first on FirstSportz.

Ilia Topuria’s “master class” has backed the UFC into a corner regarding the Islam Makhachev fight, claims MMA veteran

A UFC veteran recently appreciated the witty act performed by Ilia Topuria to secure a shot at Islam Makhachev's lightweight gold.

Henry Cejudo suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov could be reason Islam Makhachev doesn’t fight Ilia Topuria

Henry Cejudo says Khabib Nurmagomedov might be the reason Islam Makhachev isn’t fighting Ilia Topuria next.

Frankie Edgar believes that the fighter who currently holds UFC lightweight gold is on track to be the best the division has ever seen. Edgar (24-11-1 MMA, 18-11-1 UFC), former world champion, won the lightweight title in 2010 and defended it twice. Despite holding his time in high regard, Edgar recently told MMA Junkie Radio that his choice for the best of all time in the 155-pound category is Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). By comparison…

Is Khabib Sabotaging Ilia Topuria's UFC 317 Title Shot?: 'He's Going To Say No'

Is Khabib the one keeping Ilia Topuria from jumping the line and challenging for Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title? Earlier this year, UFC CEO Dana White revealed that Topuria would vacate the featherweight championship in favor of a move up to 155. Though nothing was officially announced, the prevailing theory was that ‘El Matador’ would be the next man to challenge the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ during this year’s International Fight Week festivi…