Ian Garry has reacted to statements made by Islam Makhachev regarding the lightweight champion's potential fight with Ilia Topuria. Makhachev recently denied that he turned down a bout against Topuria. The post does not provide details about what Garry's specific response was, but indicates he has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Makhachev and Topuria about who declined the fight. This continues the back-and-forth between the fighters and their camps about the circumstances surrounding why the matchup did not materialize. The exchange adds another voice to the debate over what actually happened with the proposed fight.
