Topuria and Makhachev dispute who rejected White House bout

Ilia Topuria claimed he was set to fight Islam Makhachev at the White House card but was told hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would face Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev does not want to fight him. Makhachev countered that he accepted the White House bout when offered, 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 Topuria's own manager confirmed the financial dispute. Fans and media figures are debating who is telling the truth about the failed matchup.