Topuria's manager clarifies situation regarding Islam Makhachev fight

The manager of Ilia Topuria has once again addressed the ongoing confusion surrounding a potential fight with Islam Makhachev. In his statement, the manager criticized whoever runs Makhachev's social media account for "talking nonsense" and declared that after the White House event, they will continue pursuing the fight and the financial terms associated with it. The comments suggest ongoing negotiations or disputes about the matchup between the featherweight and lightweight champions. Fan reactions were mixed, with some suggesting Topuria's manager is withholding information, others pointing to Ali Abdelaziz's involvement in creating confusion, and others noting that both sides appear to be leaving things unsaid in their public statements.