Khabib Nurmagomedov is "more concerned" about Islam Makhachev losing to Jack Della Maddalena than he ever was Ilia Topuria.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to the increasing pressure for Islam Makhachev to face Ilia Topuria. The fight has been talked up ever since Ilia moved up from featherweight. He vacated his belt ...

I think Khabib’s gonna step in and be like, ‘He needs to fight the number one contender.’ If Ilia does beat the number one contender, then sure." ...

Team Khabib Nurmagomedov Suggests Islam Makhachev Fight News Is Near April 9, 2025, 12:15pm EST By Pavan Sharma Follow Us 71 Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) ...

Topuria has claimed he’d submit Makhachev with a D’Arce choke, Khabib’s signature move, adding a personal edge to his challenge. He has one lightweight fight, a 2022 knockout of Jai Herbert.

I think Khabib is going to step in and be like, ‘He needs to fight the No. 1 contender.’ “Khabib said if Ilia does beat a No. 1 contender then sure, we’ll do that.

UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov is never one to back down from a challenge—even when it’s aimed at a fellow legend. The undefeated Dagestani fighter, renowned for his suffocating grappling and 29 ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to the increasing pressure for Islam Makhachev to face Ilia Topuria. The fight has been talked up ever since Ilia moved up from featherweight.