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Illia Topuria claimed he was informed hours before the White House card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but was told hours later that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Makhachev responded by stating he agreed to the White House fight when contacted, but the next day was told Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev insisted Topuria refused the fight and that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version. A fan comment noted it was 4 AM, to which Makhachev responded "Today this is not him," suggesting someone else manages his account. The conflicting accounts have intensified the dispute between the two camps over who is responsible for the fight falling through.
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