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Ilia Topuria claims he was told hours before the White House fight announcement that he would face Islam Makhachev, but was then informed Makhachev was injured and he would instead fight Justin Gaethje. Topuria questioned why Makhachev doesn't want the fight. Makhachev responded that he accepted the bout but was told Topuria requested a huge purse and was refused, calling Topuria's version a lie. Makhachev stated Topuria's manager confirmed this version. A fan commented on Makhachev's late-night posting, to which he replied "it's not him today." The exchange highlights an ongoing dispute about who turned down a potential superfight.
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