Islam Makhachev fires back at Topuria team over 'made-up stories'

Islam Makhachev has expressed frustration with what he calls fabricated narratives from Ilia Topuria's camp regarding their potential fight. Makhachev stated he accepted a fight at the White House event, but claims Topuria requested an unrealistic sum that the UFC rejected, leading to his withdrawal. The lightweight champion accused Topuria of telling a different story in every interview and urged him to stop talking. Makhachev insists Topuria pulled out and knows it, with even Topuria's manager allegedly confirming the account. The public back-and-forth continues to heat up between the two champions.