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Ilia Topuria claims he was told he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but hours before the announcement, he was informed Makhachev sustained an injury and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Islam Makhachev responded by saying he's tired of hearing Topuria's fabrications, asserting that he agreed to the White House fight when offered. Makhachev claimed the UFC told him the next day that Topuria requested a huge purse and was denied, and that Topuria's own manager confirmed this. The back-and-forth highlights an ongoing dispute between the two champions over who actually turned down the potential superfight.
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