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Ilia Topuria has publicly stated that Islam Makhachev is focused on counting other people's money rather than fighting. According to Topuria, Makhachev has now made excuses twice to avoid facing him. Topuria believes this pattern of behavior clearly indicates that Makhachev is deliberately avoiding the matchup. The featherweight champion's comments add another layer to the ongoing tension between the two fighters. No further details about specific excuses or potential fight negotiations were provided in the statement.
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