Topuria and Makhachev clash over who turned down White House fight

Ilia Topuria claimed he was informed he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, only to be told hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria questioned why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev responded that he accepted the White House fight offer, but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev accused Topuria and his team of lying, stating that even Topuria's manager confirmed the story. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two champions over a potential superfight.