Ian Garry has publicly responded to Islam Makhachev's recent statements denying that he refused a fight against Ilia Topuria. The lightweight champion had previously been linked to the featherweight champion in discussions about a potential super-fight. Makhachev stated he accepted the bout but that Topuria's side requested an excessive purse, leading to the fight being scrapped. Garry's specific reaction to these claims was noted, though the details of his response are limited in the original report.
