Islam Makhachev expressed frustration with what he calls fabricated narratives from Ilia Topuria's camp regarding their potential White House fight. Makhachev claims he accepted the bout, but the following day was told Topuria requested an unrealistic sum of money. According to Makhachev, the UFC rejected that request and Topuria withdrew from the fight, a fact he says even Topuria's manager confirmed. Makhachev criticized Topuria for changing his story in every interview and urged him to stop talking. The lightweight champion emphasized that Topuria knows he pulled out of the fight.
