Topuria: Makhachev Fight Has to Happen

Topuria told Spanish outlet ABC that the fight is one "everyone wants to see," but he defers to the UFC’s management. "If I were in the UFC’s place I would do everything I could to make it happen," he said.

Despite this, Topuria remains focused on his upcoming bout against Justin Gaethje on June 11th. He emphasized his goal of achieving the "triple crown" and denied accusations that he priced himself out of a potential Makhachev showdown.