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.
