Ilia Topuria stated that Islam Makhachev is focused on counting other people's money rather than fighting. Topuria accused Makhachev of making excuses to avoid their potential matchup. According to Topuria, this is the second time Makhachev has offered excuses, suggesting a pattern of avoidance. The Georgian champion believes Makhachev is deliberately sidestepping a bout between them. No specific details about what excuses were referenced or when a potential fight might occur were provided in the post.
