In keeping with UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, Ilya Topria is guilty for his or her superfight not taking place on the White Home.
UFC light-weight champion Ilia Topuria is about to headline a White Home occasion with interim titleholder Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in June. After months of UFC CEO Dana White teasing one of many “greatest playing cards in UFC historical past,” Topuria vs. Gaethje will look to dwell as much as the excessive pre-event expectations.
Earlier than White formally introduced the Topuria vs. Gaethje struggle, rumors swirled a couple of potential superfight between Topuria and present UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev on the White Home garden. After the Topuria vs. Gaethje struggle was introduced, it was revealed that Makhachev was affected by a hand damage and his supposed return to the Octagon was postponed indefinitely.
Mr. Topria not too long ago claimed in an interview that Mr. Makhachev and his staff, after lengthy negotiations, have refused to struggle him at an upcoming White Home occasion. In keeping with Makhachev, Topria’s story is inaccurate.
Islam Makhachev: Ilya Topria ‘withdraws’ supply from White Home to struggle
In current posts ×Makhachev responded to Topria’s newest claims in regards to the upcoming White Home card and why their struggle was fruitless.
“I am uninterested in listening to the myths from Topria and his staff,” Makhachev stated.
“I received the decision and agreed to the struggle on the White Home. The following day I used to be advised he had requested for an unrealistic purse. The UFC refused and he withdrew. That is it. Nothing extra.”
“His supervisor additionally acknowledged that,” Makhachev continued. “Ilia, cease speaking. Your interviews inform a distinct story each time. You could have withdrawn, and it.”
As of this writing, Topria has not responded to Makhachev’s assertion.
As for the potential timing of Makhachev’s return, supervisor Ali Abdelaziz not too long ago claimed that the UFC welterweight champion is in energetic negotiations to return to face a contender who shall be named in July. However alternatively, tensions are rising between Makhachev, probably the greatest pound-for-pound fighters, and Topuria.
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