Makhachev says Topuria withdrew from White House fight after UFC rejected his demands

Islam Makhachev stated he is tired of the "made-up stories" from Ilia Topuria's team regarding their proposed White House fight. According to Makhachev, he received a call and accepted the bout, but the next day was told that Topuria requested an unrealistic sum of money. The UFC rejected Topuria's financial request, and Topuria then withdrew from the fight, Makhachev claims. Makhachev said even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. He called on Topuria to stop talking, accusing him of telling a different story in every new interview.