Ilia Topuria’s feedback about Islam Makhachev seem to have struck a chord with Workforce Khabib.
Throughout a latest Instagram Reside, the reigning UFC featherweight champion welcomed a conflict with the promotion’s light-weight titleholder, Islam Makhachev. Whereas Topuria was pretty respectful of Makhachev’s abilities, that didn’t cease him from taking a dig on the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ with reference to a possible scrap within the streets.
“We are able to all the time resolve it within the Octagon, not within the streets as a result of I’ll must pay for his medical payments,” Topuria mentioned.
That prompted a response from present Bellator light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov who questioned Topuria’s toughness with a handy guide a rough retort.
“When did you ever combat on the streets, European boy?” Nurmagomedov replied.
Ilia Topuria brings up Nurmagomedov’s latest run-in with the CSAC
Topuria fired proper again, poking enjoyable on the Dagestani over a failed drug check following his profitable title protection in opposition to Brent Primus at Bellator 300 final yr.
“It’s been some time, to be sincere” Topuria wrote on X. “How’s it going with the medicine? Are you continue to on steroids?”
Nurmagomedov initially defeated Primus by unanimous determination within the Bellator Light-weight World Grand Prix semifinal. Nevertheless, the California State Athletic Fee overturned the outcome after Nurmagomedov examined optimistic for a prescription drug that contained a banned substance.
Nurmagomedov was banned for six months by the CSAC, however as a result of unintentional nature of the ingestion, he was allowed to maintain his light-weight title. He returned to the Bellator cage in September, scoring a decisive win over Alexandr Shabliy.
