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Ilia Topuria claims he was initially set to fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but was told hours before the announcement that Makhachev suffered an injury and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Makhachev fired back on social media, stating he agreed to the fight when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev accused Topuria of lying, noting that even Topuria's manager confirmed the story. The heated exchange continued with fans engaging in the debate. Meanwhile, Jorge Masvidal and Chase Pfeifer have picked Sean Strickland over Khamzat Chimaev, with Masvidal criticizing Chimaev's grappling-heavy style.
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