Islam Makhachev reveals Ilia Topuria salary demand that caused fight to fall through
Islam Makhachev states that a potential fight with Ilia Topuria failed because Topuria priced himself out of the match. The bout was intended for a White House event. Topuria previously lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.
What changed
New reports corroborate that Topuria lost his bout against Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event.
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Makhachev Claims Topuria Salary Demands Blocked Bout
confidence 80%Islam Makhachev states that a potential fight with Ilia Topuria failed because Topuria priced himself out of the match. The bout was intended for a White House event. Topuria previously lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.
What's confirmed:
- Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.
Still unconfirmed:
- Islam Makhachev alleges Topuria's team requested eight figures to make the bout happen.
- Makhachev claims Topuria priced himself out of their fight.
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Islam Makhachev Says Ilia Topuria's $20 Million Demand Killed Super Fight
confidence 90%Islam Makhachev claims a proposed fight with Ilia Topuria for a White House event collapsed due to financial demands. Makhachev alleges Topuria's team requested eight figures to make the bout happen. This follows Topuria's recent defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
What's confirmed:
- Islam Makhachev claims Ilia Topuria demanded eight figures for their fight.
- Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
- Javier Mendez no longer views a clash with Topuria as the biggest fight for Makhachev.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ilia Topuria's team specifically demanded $20 million for the White House event fight.
- Ilia Topuria quit at UFC Freedom 250.