7 days ago

Islam Makhachev Rules Out Ilia Topuria Fight for UFC White House

The welterweight champion shut down talk of fighting the lightweight champion on June 14, saying, “There definitely won’t be a fight… he already has an opponent.” Days earlier, Makhachev said he was ready for Topuria for the White House card. Now, with Topuria booked, attention shifts to reports linking Makhachev to a welterweight defense against #2-ranked Ian Machado Garry.