Ilia Topuria claimed he was told hours before the White House event announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but was later informed Makhachev was injured and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Islam Makhachev responded by saying Topuria's team requested an excessive fee and were denied, accusing Topuria of lying. Makhachev stated that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. Jorge Masvidal and Orion Cosce backed Sean Strickland in his upcoming fight against Hamzat Chimaev, with Masvidal criticizing Chimaev's fighting style. Dricus Du Plessis said Israel Adesanya was his most technical opponent, while Sean Strickland and Thales Leites were the toughest, notably excluding Chimaev. The UFC 327 card features fighters who have collectively earned 92 bonuses throughout their careers.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
