Islam Makhachev has stated he is tired of hearing fabricated stories from Ilia Topuria's camp. Makhachev said he accepted a fight at the White House event when called, but the next day was told Topuria requested an unrealistic sum of money. The UFC rejected the request and Topuria pulled out, according to Makhachev. He said even Topuria's manager confirmed this account. Makhachev told Topuria to stop talking, claiming that in every new interview he tells a different story, and accused him of knowing he withdrew from the fight.
