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Ilia Topuria claims he was told hours before the White House event card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, only to be informed shortly before the reveal that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria questions why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev fired back, saying he agreed to the White House fight when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev insists Topuria refused the fight and that even Topuria's manager confirmed this. The exchange has sparked debate among fans about who is telling the truth.
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