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Ilia Topuria claimed he went to bed knowing his fight with Islam Makhachev would be announced at the White House event, only to be told hours before that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Islam Makhachev fired back on social media, stating he agreed to the fight but Topuria requested an enormous purse and was denied, calling Topuria's version lies. A fan noted it was 4 AM, to which Makhachev cryptically replied "Today it's not him," suggesting someone else was managing his account. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the lightweight champion and featherweight champion over a potential superfight.
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