Excuse Quotes by Islam Makhachev

All Excuse statements made by Islam Makhachev across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

Apr 30, 2026 excuse
“They called me, confirmed the fight, I verbally agreed but they never sent me a contract. The last thing they told me was that the opponent [Topuria] was asking for some huge money. And the UFC simply turned it down”

– via Ushatayka, revealing the breakdown of the super fight that was supposed to headline UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, 2026.