Former champion claims Khabib will prevent Topuria's title shot: He pulls the strings

Considering the recent events in the UFC, everyone is clearly waiting for news related to the challengers in the lightweight category. Islam Makhachev, who defended his belt against Moican, is still waiting for his next opponent, and it is currently unclear who it will be.

Although Ilia Topuria is mentioned the most in the media, other fighters such as Gaethje, Olivera and Tsarukyan are also mentioned. However, sound names are not always a guarantee that they will be chosen.

Recently, the former UFC champion, Henry Cejudo, gave his opinion on a situation that interested many fans of the MMA world. He believes that Khabib Nurmagomedov could prevent Ilija Topuria from attacking the title and the fight for the belt.

Cejudo explained that he remembers a conversation with Khabib in which Nurmagomedov pointed out that it was not fair for Topuria to ask for a lightweight title fight.

"I don't think it will be Islam's decision. Khabib will certainly interfere and say that Topuria needs to beat the challenger first," Cejudo said.

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Ilia Topuria

Khabib, according to him, believes that Topuria should first prove his worth against one of the best challengers before he fights for the belt.

Although Khabib is a very important factor for Makhachev, giving him advice and guidance, it is clear that the final decision will be made by Islam and the UFC.

Fans believe that the Gaethje option would be a logical choice, but Topuria could also be a great option. Nevertheless, UFC leaders will be asked about everything, who will decide what the next step will be for all participants in this story. 

The UFC will carefully analyze the situation, understand what is the most logical in the next approach, and make a decision that will cause both positive and negative reactions, there is no doubt.

Since it is a battle for the belt, we will closely follow the encounter in the next period, which is very exciting, especially because it is clear that this could change a lot in this category.

We haven't been this excited for a long time, given that exciting information could await us.