Cormier explains why Khabib doesn't approve of Makhachev x Topuria duel next

Daniel Cormier poses with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Keeping an eye on the entire lightweight (up to 70,3kg) storyline, Daniel Cormier commented on Khabib Nurmagomedov 's opposition to the idea of ​​Islam Makhachev facing Ilia Topuria next. According to the commentator, contrary to what some believe, the former champion is not trying to promote a fight but rather making it clear that the fight is not in their interest at this time.

“Khabib is the most straightforward shooter you’ll ever meet. I’m telling you, when he’s mad at me, he tells me. When he’s mad at someone else, he tells you. He doesn’t hide. So when you hear him say things publicly, take it as fact. It’s not about him putting on a show. It’s not about these guys trying to inflate the price of a fight or anything like that. This is real emotion, real feeling, because that’s how these guys act,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel.

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Next, DC highlighted the seriousness that the Russian clan has when negotiating fights and recalled the moment when Khabib refused a million-dollar offer after stating that he would never return to the octagon.

“The update shouldn’t be good for the people who support the idea that Ilia Topuria should fight (Makhachev) next. I’m just being honest with you because I’m saying, I know these guys and I know that when they talk to you, you better listen because they’re telling the truth. Love them or hate them, they’re telling the truth. Khabib turned down $40 million to come back and fight. The guy isn’t doing what he doesn’t want to do,” he concluded.

Daniel Cormier is a personal friend of Islam Makhachev . Photo: Reproduction/UFC

Current lightweight champion Islam is awaiting the outcome of the fight between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena on May 10th at UFC 315. The expectation is that the fighter will move up to welterweight (up to 77,1kg) if the division's king and training partner is defeated by the Australian.

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