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Ilia Topuria claimed he went to bed knowing he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but hours before the announcement was told that Makhachev sustained an injury and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Islam Makhachev responded by calling Topuria's version fabricated, stating he agreed to the White House fight but was then told Topuria requested a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev claimed even Topuria's manager confirmed this version and accused the featherweight champion of lying. When a fan suggested it was actually Ali Abdelaziz posting, Makhachev replied "Today it's not him," suggesting he wrote the response himself.
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