Topuria and Makhachev clash over White House event fight claims

Ilia Topuria claimed he was initially told he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, only to be informed hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Makhachev fired back, stating that he agreed to the fight but Topuria's team requested an excessive fee and was denied. Makhachev insisted Topuria refused the bout and accused him of lying. The back-and-forth highlights ongoing tensions between the two champions. Additional notes mention Jorge Masvidal and Orion Cosce betting on Sean Strickland against Khamzat Chimaev, and that UFC 327 fighters have collectively earned 92 bonuses.