Manager Says Islam Makhachev Was Not Close to Fighting Ilia Topuria at White House | TMZ

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria was NEVER close to happening on the White House card, despite claims to the contrary ... according to the welterweight champion's longtime manager, Ali Abdelaziz.

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