Islam
Makhachev recently doubled down on his accusations against
Ilia
Topuria.
A fight between Makhachev (28-1) and Topuria (17-0) is arguably the
most anticipated booking by MMA fans right now. With the buildup
going on for over a year, the fight was reportedly being targeted
to be the main event for the
UFC White House card in June. However, Topuria is now scheduled
to defend his lightweight title against interim champion Justin
Gaethje at the White House.
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Topuria has since claimed that he originally accepted an offer to
fight Makhachev at the White House. However, Topuria was allegedly
informed that he would fight Gaethje a day before the card was
officially announced by the
UFC. Topuria recently reiterated his comments at a press
conference in Spain.
Makhachev has now responded to Topuria, accusing the undefeated
Georgian-Spaniard of turning down a fight offer. Makhachev claims
he accepted an offer to fight Topuria at the White House. However,
Topuria allegedly backed out after the UFC refused to meet his
demand of an unrealistic purse. Makhachev further noted that
Topuria’s manager Malki Kawa has also admitted that the UFC didn’t
meet their financial demand.
‘Stop Talking’
“I’m tired of hearing made-up stories from Topuria and his team,”
Makhachev wrote on X. “I got the call and accepted the fight at the
White House. The next day, I was told he asked for an unrealistic
purse. The UFC declined, and he pulled out. That’s it nothing more
to it. Even his manager confirmed it. Ilia, stop talking. Every
interview you give tells a different story. You pulled out, and you
know it.”
I’m tired of hearing made-up stories from
Topuria and his team.
I got the call and accepted the fight at the White House. The next
day, I was told he asked for an unrealistic purse. The UFC
declined, and he pulled out. That’s it nothing more to it.
Even his manager confirmed it.…— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA)
April 7, 2026
While Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz is accused of running his
fighters’ social media, the welterweight champ claims to currently
be handling his own account.
Today not him
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA)
April 7, 2026