Topuria accuses Makhachev of making excuses, avoiding fight

Ilia Topuria has publicly criticized Islam Makhachev, claiming the lightweight champion is focused on counting other people's money rather than fighting. Topuria stated that Makhachev has now made excuses twice, suggesting a pattern of avoiding the potential matchup. The featherweight champion believes Makhachev's behavior indicates he is deliberately steering clear of facing him. This marks an escalation in the verbal sparring between the two champions. No specific timeline or event for a potential bout was mentioned in Topuria's comments.