Islam Makhachev responded to ongoing claims from Ilia Topuria's camp about their failed White House fight booking. Makhachev stated he accepted the fight immediately when called, but says Topuria withdrew the next day after requesting an unrealistic sum of money that UFC rejected. The lightweight champion expressed frustration with what he calls constantly changing stories from Topuria in interviews. Makhachev insists that even Topuria's manager confirmed the Georgian pulled out of the fight. He directly challenged Topuria to stop talking and acknowledge that he withdrew from the bout.
