Khabib Nurmagomedov does not want to see Islam Makhachev become a two-division champion at Belal Muhammad's expense. Makhachev has desires to win UFC gold in different weight classes but doing so now would pit Nurmagomedov's two friends against each other.

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov would rather not see UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad fight each other.

Fans are unlikely to see Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad fight each other. That is according to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight has been mentioned as part of Makhachev’s quest to win a belt in another weight class.

Belal Muhammad confidently claims Shavkat Rakhmonov won't be his toughest fight, asserting himself as Rakhmonov's biggest challenge yet.

Khabib Nurmagomedov is not keen on Islam Makhachev fighting Belal Muhammad for double champ status “The Eagle” backs Ilia Topuria to defeat Charles Oliveira The former lightweight champ wants three old school lightweights to retire Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t like the idea of a Belal Muhammad vs.