Ilia Topuria’s Mother Says Islam Makhachev Injury Scrapped Fight Announcement

2 months ago

Ilia Topuria’s Mother Says Islam Makhachev Injury Scrapped Fight Announcement

Topuria’s mother claimed she was ready to announce Ilia’s fight with Makhachev before learning the bout was off because “[Islam] is injured.” She pushed back on money-talk too, saying, “Now they’re saying Ilia asked for too much money. Oh my god, Ali! OMG, Islam!” Meanwhile, the champion Topuria is set to fight interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.

By Adarsh Ojha

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