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 festivities in Las Vegas.
However, that may no longer be the case.