Ilia Topuria has publicly stated that Islam Makhachev is busy counting other people's money instead of fighting. Topuria accused Makhachev of making excuses, noting this is the second time he has done so. The featherweight champion suggested that Makhachev's repeated excuses make it appear he is deliberately avoiding a potential fight. While the post does not specify what excuses Makhachev has made, Topuria's comments indicate growing tension between the two champions. No specific event or timeline for a potential matchup was mentioned.
