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Ilia Topuria claimed he was informed hours before the White House event announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, only to be told shortly before the public reveal that Makhachev was injured and he would face Gaethje instead. Topuria questioned why Makhachev does not want to fight him. Makhachev responded that he is tired of Topuria's fabrications, stating he agreed to the fight but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev emphasized that Topuria refused the fight and accused him of lying, with even Topuria's manager allegedly confirming the money dispute. The exchange highlights ongoing tension between the two champions over a potential super fight.
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