I. Makhachev and D. White during a ceremonial face-off at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X
Islam makhachev[Name], it seems, offered a controversial justification for his absence at UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th. This came after fan pressure regarding why he declined the fight. Ilia Topuria In the special card, the Russian claimed that the Spaniard had asked for an unrealistic amount of money to step into the octagon. This version, however, was denied. initially by the manager of 'El Matador' And now, also by the president of the UFC.
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During a live stream with Adin Ross on the Kick platform, Dana White denied the version presented by the welterweight champion (up to 77kg) and assured that the information is incorrect.
"That's not true," said Dana White.
Islam Makhachev accuses Ilia Topuria of asking for more money.
Ilia Topuria want to face Islam makhachev in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS
While Ilia Topuria be scheduled to face Justin gaethje at UFC White House, Islam makhachev He claims he should have been the Spaniard's opponent in the main event. According to the Russian, the fight didn't happen because Topuria allegedly demanded a higher sum of money to accept the duel.
“I’m tired of hearing stories made up by Topuria and his team. I received the call and accepted the fight at the White House. The next day, I was told he asked for an unrealistic purse. The UFC refused, and he quit. That’s it, there’s nothing more to it. Even his manager confirmed it. Ilia, stop talking. Every interview you give tells a different story. You quit, and you know it,” Makhachev stated.
I'm tired of hearing made-up stories from Topuria and his team.
I got the call and accepted the fight at the White House. The next day, I was told he asked for an unrealistic purse. The UFC declined, and he pulled out. That's it nothing more to it.
Even his manager confirmed it.…- Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) April 7, 2026
Ian Garry caught Islam Makhachev in a lie.
Islam makhachev e Ian Gary They could face each other for the UFC belt. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage
Another one who also caught Makhachev in a lie was Ian GaryRecently, the Irishman stated that the champion had requested a recovery period due to a hand injury, which would postpone a possible confrontation between the two. However, after the Russian's story made no mention of any physical problem, the Chute Boxe fighter Diego Lima considered the story a flimsy excuse.
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In a social media post, Garry reacted provocatively, indicating that his supposed recovery from the injury would eliminate any justification for postponing the fight and reinforcing his expectation of facing Makhachev in August.
"So your hand is okay? No more excuses, see you in August," he said. Ian Gary.
So your hand is fine then? No more excuses see you August. https://t.co/OixZzxr4IL
— “The Future” Ian Machado Garry (@iangarryMMA) April 7, 2026
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