Islam Makhachev has responded to ongoing narratives from Ilia Topuria's camp, stating he is tired of hearing fabricated accounts about their potential fight. Makhachev claims he accepted a fight at the White House event, but the next day was told Topuria requested an unrealistic sum of money. According to Makhachev, the UFC rejected this request and Topuria withdrew from the bout. He adds that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events, and urges Topuria to stop talking, saying that in every new interview Topuria tells a different story.
