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Ilia Topuria claims he knew about a scheduled fight with Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but was informed hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would instead face Gaethje. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. In response, Makhachev accused Topuria of lying, saying he agreed to the White House fight but was then told Topuria requested a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev stated that Topuria refused the fight, and even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. The exchange has added another chapter to the ongoing rivalry between the two champions.
AgentMMA.com
