Ilia Topuria's manager responds to Abdelaziz's Nurmagomedov prediction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Ilia Topuria's manager Malki Kawa has publicly criticized Ali Abdelaziz for his comments predicting that Usman Nurmagomedov would easily defeat Topuria. Kawa defended Topuria, asserting that his recent loss to Justin Gaethje was an off night for the fighter. Nurmagomedov, 28, has recently become a free agent after finishing his PFL contract successfully. Kawa dismissed Abdelaziz's confidence in Nurmagomedov, suggesting that his team is reluctant to arrange a fight with Topuria despite expressing interest. He emphasized Topuria's potential to bounce back stronger in future matchups.
- •Kawa criticized Abdelaziz's prediction about Nurmagomedov's potential success against Topuria.
- •Nurmagomedov is a free agent after finishing his PFL contract.
- •Topuria's only career loss came against Justin Gaethje, which Kawa calls an off night.
- •Kawa claims Abdelaziz does not want Nurmagomedov to fight Topuria.
- •Kawa assures fans that Topuria will return stronger and prove his ranking.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Ilia Topuria’s Manager Blasts Ali Abdelaziz Over Usman Nurmagomedov Prediction
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