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Ilia Topuria has publicly accused Islam Makhachev of counting other fighters' money and avoiding a potential matchup between them. Topuria stated that Makhachev has made excuses twice now, suggesting a pattern of behavior. The featherweight champion believes these excuses indicate that Makhachev is deliberately trying to avoid fighting him. This represents an escalation in the ongoing back-and-forth between the two champions. Topuria's comments suggest growing frustration with Makhachev's unwillingness to accept a potential superfight.
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