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Ilia Topuria claimed he was told he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but hours before the announcement, he was informed Makhachev was injured and he would face Gaethje instead. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev responded by saying he agreed to the White House fight when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev accused Topuria of lying and said even Topuria's manager confirmed this version. The exchange highlights conflicting accounts about why the fight didn't materialize, with each fighter blaming the other for the cancellation.
AgentMMA.com
