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Ilia Topuria claimed he was told hours before the White House card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but was later informed Makhachev suffered an injury and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Islam Makhachev countered by saying he accepted the White House fight when offered, but the next day was told Topuria demanded a huge fee and was denied, with Topuria's own manager allegedly confirming this. When a fan commented at 4am telling Ali to sleep, Makhachev replied "Today it's not him," suggesting someone else manages his account. The conflicting accounts leave the true reason for the fight falling through unclear.
AgentMMA.com
