Islam Makhachev addressed ongoing disputes with Ilia Topuria's team regarding their canceled White House fight. Makhachev stated he accepted the bout immediately when contacted, but the next day was told Topuria requested an unrealistic sum that the UFC rejected. He accused Topuria of withdrawing and spreading different stories in each interview. Makhachev claimed even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. The lightweight champion expressed frustration with what he called fabricated narratives from Topuria's camp.
