Khabib reveals reason why huge UFC super fight WON’T happen after Dana White delivers update on annnouncement

AP

KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV has revealed why protege Islam Makhachev is unlikely to fight Ilia Topuria.

A mouth-watering clash between the pair has been on the cards since Topuria vacated the featherweight title in February.

GETTYIslam Makhachev has a mammoth showdown with Ilia Topuria awaiting him[/caption] GETTYBut the lightweight and pound-for-pound king seemingly wants Topuria to prove himself in the weight class before giving him a title shot[/caption] ...