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Ilia Topuria has publicly stated that Islam Makhachev is spending his time counting other people's money rather than accepting fights. Topuria claims Makhachev has made excuses to avoid fighting him on two separate occasions. The featherweight champion suggested this pattern of behavior indicates Makhachev is deliberately avoiding a potential matchup. This represents an escalation in the verbal sparring between the two champions. No specific fight negotiations or timelines were mentioned in the statement.
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