Khabib reveals why huge UFC super fight WON'T happen after Dana White update

Khabib reveals why huge UFC super fight WON'T happen after Dana White update

AP KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV has revealed why protege Islam Makhachev is unlikely to fight Ilia Topuria. A mouth-watering clash between the pair has been on the cards since Topuria vacated the featherweight title in February. GETTYIslam Makhachev has a mammoth showdown with Ilia Topuria awaiting him[/caption] GETTYBut the lightweight and pound-for-pound king seemingly wants Topuria to prove himself in the weight class before giving him a title shot[/c…

Khabib reveals reason why huge UFC super fight WON’T happen...

KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV has revealed why protege Islam Makhachev is unlikely to fight Ilia Topuria.A mouth-watering clash between the pair has been on the card... #sport, #mma, #ufc, #flyingeze

Khabib Nurmagomedov Breaks Silence on Islam Makhachev’s Next Fight

Islam Makhachev may end up fulfilling his dream of becoming a double champion before the year ends.  Khabib Nurmagomedov recently confirmed that Islam Makhachev will face Jack Della Maddalena if he’s successful in beating Belal Muhammad in their scheduled title fight which is set to take place at UFC 315 on 10th May at the Centre Bell Arena in Montreal, Canada.  Khabib showed low interest in the highly discussed match with Ilia Topuria because o…

Ilia Topuria responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘I’m the one to take the belt’ from Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria isn’t buying Khabib Nurmagomedov’s reasoning for denying him a UFC lightweight title shot.

Coach Khabib Protecting Islam From Topuria?

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria has heard Khabib Nurmagomedov’s criticism. On Tuesday, Nurmagomedov offered his thoughts on the Lightweight title picture, a division currently owned by his protege and longtime team mate Islam Makhachev. Topuria is widely viewed as next-in-line for a shot at 155-pound gold, but most of Team Makhachev is resistant to that idea, including Nurmagomedov. Per Nurmagomedov, too many of Makhachev’s title def…

Khabib Not Interested In Seeing Makhachev Fight 'Nobody' Ilia Topuria: 'Arman Is More Competitive'

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t particularly care if the UFC promised Ilia Topuria a lightweight title fight. Earlier this year, Topuria shocked fight fans when he suddenly decided to vacate his 145-pound crown to move up and challenge reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. According to Topuria, he was promised an immediate shot, but thus far, no official announcements have been made regarding Makhachev’s next defense. And from what it sound…