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…

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…

Cautious Khabib accused of meddling with Islam title fight at UFC 317 — ‘I can see Ilia Topuria vs. Dustin Poirier’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Former UFC featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria, vacated the division title so that he can move up to the lightweight class and challenge Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound strap. Unfortunately, “La Leyenda” didn’t clear it with former lightweight titleholder, Khabib Nurmagomedov, who calls the shots when it comes to Makhachev’s next move. That’s according to former bantamweight champion, Henry Cejudo. “I remember t…

Henry Cejudo names UFC legend who could prevent Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria

Henry Cejudo believes one UFC Hall of Famer could put a halt to Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria, and it's Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Opposes Islam Makhachev Vs. Ilia Topuria Due to Unfairness, Claims Henry Cejudo

Will they? Won’t they? The planet will run out of roses before Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev come to an agreement. At least, that’s what former champion Henry Cejudo thinks, and he blames Khabib Nurmagomedov for it. Makhachev, a long-time teammate and student of the Dagestani, was guided to his lightweight crown by the former back in 2022. Cut to January 2025: Makhachev surpassed Khabib to become the most prolific lightweight kingpin in the U…