Topuria (17-1) was the fastest-rising fighter in the sport untilhis title loss to JustinGaethje at UFC Freedom 250, the first defeat of his pro career. Despitebeing no longer unbeaten, he remains one of the biggest stars inthe UFC.Ali Abdelaziz manages both Gaethje and Nurmagomedov. With rumors ofNurmagomedov looking to sign with the UFC now circulating,Abdelaziz predicts that the Dagestani standout will stop Topuria bythe fourth round, as Gaethje did."I told everyone before that Justin Gaethje would beat IliaTopuria," Abdelaziz wrote on X.

"And I'm telling you today: UsmanNurmagomedov will stop Ilia Topuria within four rounds."It remains to be seen whether Nurmagomedov re-signs with the PFLamid their merger with Jake Paul'sMost Valuable Promotions. Notably, DanaWhite confirmed the UFC's interest in the 28-year-old followingUFC Belgrade.