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Illia Topuria claimed he was told hours before the White House event card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but was then informed Makhachev got injured and he'd face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev countered that he accepted the White House fight when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev said even Topuria's manager confirmed this version. A fan commented at 4 AM asking Ali Abdelaziz to sleep, but the account replied "Today it's not him," suggesting Makhachev himself was responding. The conflicting accounts leave the truth unclear.
AgentMMA.com
