Henry Cejudo suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov could be reason Islam Makhachev doesn’t fight Ilia Topuria

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Henry Cejudo thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov could be the man standing in the way of an Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria superfight.

Earlier this year, Topuria announced plans to vacate the featherweight title, stating his intention to move up to 155 pounds and pursue a second belt. Fans immediately speculated whether Topuria would get an immediate title shot, with Topuria adding to the speculation by saying he has been promised one.