Ilia Topuria stated that Islam Makhachev is busy counting other people's money instead of fighting. According to Topuria, Makhachev had excuses once before and now has them again. Topuria believes this pattern makes it look like Makhachev is avoiding a fight with him. The Georgian champion suggested Makhachev is deliberately finding reasons not to face him. This adds fuel to the ongoing rivalry between the two champions.
