Topuria and Makhachev dispute over White House fight cancellation

Ilia Topuria claimed he was informed hours before the White House event announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but later received a call saying Makhachev was injured and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Islam Makhachev responded that Topuria is lying, stating he himself agreed to the White House bout when offered but was told the next day that Topuria demanded an enormous purse and was turned down. Makhachev insists Topuria refused the fight and knows it. Jorge Masvidal and Chase Hooper have backed Sean Strickland against Khamzat Chimaev, with Masvidal calling Chimaev's style "sitting and sniffing crotches." UFC 327 fighters collectively hold 92 bonuses, promising an excellent event.