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Ilya Topuria stated he was told hours before the White House card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, only to receive a call saying Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Islam Makhachev responded by saying he agreed to the White House fight when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev accused Topuria and his team of lying, claiming even Topuria's manager confirmed the fee issue. In a notable exchange, when a fan commented on the 4am posting time, Makhachev's account replied "Today this is not him," suggesting someone else was managing his social media. The conflicting stories have created confusion about who actually turned down the fight.
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