Topuria reveals he learned of Makhachev injury hours before White House event

Ilia Topuria disclosed that he was informed just hours before the official White House card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev. He went to bed expecting the Makhachev bout to be announced, but was woken by numerous calls informing him that Islam had suffered an injury and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria stated he is not disappointed by the cancelled super-fight. He also expressed belief that the Makhachev fight should happen eventually. The details of the injury and timeline remain disputed between the camps.