https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/islam-makhachev-reveals-ilia-topuria-salary-demand-that-caused-fight-to-fall-throughContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/islam-makhachev-reveals-ilia-topuria-salary-demand-that-caused-fight-to-fall-throughhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/islam-makhachev-reveals-ilia-topuria-salary-demand-that-caused-fight-to-fall-through#u12094Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:31:54 +0000Islam Makhachev states that a potential fight with Ilia Topuria failed because Topuria priced himself out of the match. The bout was intended for a White House event. Topuria previously lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.What's confirmed:Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.Still unconfirmed:Islam Makhachev alleges Topuria's team requested eight figures to make the bout happen.Makhachev claims Topuria priced himself out of their fight. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/islam-makhachev-reveals-ilia-topuria-salary-demand-that-caused-fight-to-fall-throughhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/islam-makhachev-reveals-ilia-topuria-salary-demand-that-caused-fight-to-fall-through#u8344Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:01:08 +0000Islam Makhachev claims a proposed fight with Ilia Topuria for a White House event collapsed due to financial demands. Makhachev alleges Topuria's team requested eight figures to make the bout happen. This follows Topuria's recent defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.What's confirmed:Islam Makhachev claims Ilia Topuria demanded eight figures for their fight.Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.Javier Mendez no longer views a clash with Topuria as the biggest fight for Makhachev.Still unconfirmed:Ilia Topuria's team specifically demanded $20 million for th