Topuria reveals Islam Makhachev bout was hours from White House announcement

Ilia Topuria disclosed details about the canceled White House fight with Islam Makhachev, stating he is not disappointed by the cancellation. Topuria revealed that just hours before the official card announcement at the White House, he knew he would fight Makhachev and expected the bout to be announced. He then received a call informing him that Islam suffered an injury and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria went to bed expecting the Makhachev fight and woke up to numerous phone calls about the change. He expressed hope that the bout with Makhachev will happen eventually.