Islam Makhachev reveals Ilia Topuria salary demand that caused fight to fall through
Islam Makhachev has disclosed the specific salary demands that prevented a bout with Ilia Topuria following Topuria's recent loss to Justin Gaethje.
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📍 How it ended
Islam Makhachev revealed that a salary demand from Ilia Topuria caused a potential fight between them to fall through. Meanwhile, Topuria suffered a loss to Justin Gaethje, prompting reactions from Makhachev and Paddy Pimblett.
Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Islam Makhachev has revealed that salary demands made by Ilia Topuria led to a planned fight between the two falling through. This disclosure follows Topuria's defeat to Justin Gaethje.
Coverage from MMA Fighting, Sherdog, Yahoo Sports, and BJPenn.com emphasizes a wave of criticism toward Topuria. Paddy Pimblett has labeled him a 'pretender chorizo,' while Ryan Garcia commented on Topuria's behavior following a White House loss.
Future developments may involve Sergio Ramos, who according to MARCA, has sent a message to Topuria and issued a threat toward the UFC.
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Quick answers
Why did the fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria not happen?
According to MMA Fighting, the fight fell through due to salary demands made by Ilia Topuria.
Who recently defeated Ilia Topuria?
Justin Gaethje won the fight against Ilia Topuria, as reported by Sherdog and Yahoo Sports.
How have other fighters reacted to Topuria's situation?
Paddy Pimblett criticized Topuria as a 'pretender chorizo,' and Ryan Garcia slammed him regarding a White House loss.
Coverage (5)
- Sergio Ramos' message to Ilia Topuria and the Real Madrid legend's threat to the UFC MARCA · 23d ago
- Ryan Garcia slams Ilia Topuria for UFC White House loss after recent feud: 'He was going crazy!' BJPenn.com · 23d ago
- Islam Makhachev reacts to Justin Gaethje’s win over Ilia Topuria Sherdog · 23d ago
- Paddy Pimblett rips 'pretender chorizo' Ilia Topuria after Justin Gaethje loss Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Islam Makhachev reveals Ilia Topuria salary demand that caused fight to fall through MMA Fighting · 23d ago
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