Quick read
Ilia Topuria stated he is not disappointed that his planned fight against Islam Makhachev at the White House event fell through. Topuria revealed how close the bout came to being officially announced. He went to sleep knowing he would fight Makhachev, only to be woken by numerous phone calls informing him that Islam had suffered an injury and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria learned of the Makhachev matchup just hours before the full White House card was set to be announced. Despite the setback, Topuria expressed belief that the fight should happen eventually.
AgentMMA.com
