Ilia Topuria’s comments about Islam Makhachev appear to have struck a chord with Team Khabib.
During a recent Instagram Live, the reigning UFC featherweight champion welcomed a clash with the promotion’s lightweight titleholder, Islam Makhachev. While Topuria was fairly respectful of Makhachev’s skills, that didn’t stop him from taking a dig at the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ in regards to a potential scrap in the streets.
“We can always resolve it in the Octagon, not in the streets because I’ll have to pay for his medical bills,” Topuria said.
That prompted a response from current Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov who questioned Topuria’s toughness with a snappy retort.