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Dana White Shuts Down Islam Makhachev’s Claim as Ilia Topuria’s Manager Clarifies White House Drama
Makhachev said he accepted the White House fight before the UFC rejected Topuria’s reported purse request.
- On June 14, the UFC will host "Freedom Fights 250" at the White House, featuring Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout as the headlining attraction.
- Negotiations for a matchup between Topuria and Islam Makhachev previously stalled after Makhachev claims the UFC declined the fight when Topuria requested an unrealistic purse.
- On Tuesday, Makhachev publicly disputed accounts on social media, stating, "I got the call and accepted the fight at the White House," and asserting Topuria withdrew.
- UFC CEO Dana White recently unveiled the official six-fight slate, which includes a co-main event between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira, who could win gold in a third division.
- Fan reception to the slate was lukewarm following months of promotional promises, though the White House event remains a major UFC spectacle with multiple title bouts.
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Dana White Shuts Down Islam Makhachev’s Claim as Ilia Topuria’s Manager Clarifies White House Drama
The Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev saga has taken another turn, and this time Dana White has stepped in to put an end to it. After days of back-and-forth accusations about why the highly anticipated White House fight never occurred, Makhachev alleged that ‘El Matador’ and his team priced themselves out. According to the welterweight champion, he accepted the fight only to be told that Ilia Topuria requested an “unrealistic purse,” which led to…
The American president will host the UFC White House on June 14 on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Ilia Topuria, undefeated in 18 professional fights, did not hesitate to send him a little picnic before her duel against Justin Gaethje for the belt of light weights.
Ilia Topuria is convinced that she is going to give another show in the White House and put the flag of Spain back in the UFC world. Hispano-georgian fighter Justin Gaethje and American Justin Gaethje will star in the star combat of the evening that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will organize next June 14 at the White House on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. UFC lightweight champion Ilia…
Just two years ago, a young fighter went from practically living in anonymity to becoming the fashionable man in Spain. In February 2024, Ilia Topuria broke down the niche barrier of combat sports as he became the world champion of the UFC, the largest mixed martial arts organization (MMA) on a planetary level. He was greeted with star honours by the major institutional figures, such as the president of the Community of Madrid or the president o…
Dana White rejects claim Ilia Topuria’s pay demands blocked Islam Makhachev fight
A proposed super-fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria for a planned June event did not materialise amid conflicting explanations, with UFC president Dana White disputing claims that financial demands were the cause. Topuria had suggested that an injury to Makhachev prevented the bout from being finalised, while Makhachev indicated that negotiations broke down due to Topuria asking for too much money, creating uncertainty around the fai…
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