Islam Makhachev expressed frustration with what he calls fabricated narratives from Ilia Topuria's team regarding their potential bout at the White House. Makhachev claims he accepted the fight immediately when called, but Topuria withdrew the next day after requesting an unrealistic sum that UFC rejected. He states that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. Makhachev urged Topuria to stop talking, alleging that the Georgian tells a different story in every interview. He insists Topuria pulled out of the fight and knows it.
