Ilia Topuria says Islam Makhachev is counting other people's money

Ilia Topuria stated that Islam Makhachev is focused on counting other people's money rather than fighting. Topuria claims Makhachev has made excuses twice now, suggesting he is avoiding a potential fight. The comments indicate Topuria believes Makhachev is not genuinely interested in facing him. This appears to be an escalation in verbal exchanges between the two champions. Topuria's remarks suggest frustration with what he perceives as Makhachev's reluctance to compete against him.