Topuria and Makhachev dispute who pulled out of White House bout

Ilia Topuria claimed he was scheduled to fight Islam Makhachev at the White House card, but Makhachev pulled out with an injury hours before the announcement, leading to Topuria being matched with Gaethje instead. Makhachev responded that he agreed to the White House fight, but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge fee and was turned down. Makhachev accused Topuria and his team of lying, stating that even Topuria's manager confirmed the fee dispute. The exchange occurred on social media, with Makhachev posting at 4 a.m., to which a fan jokingly told him to go to sleep. Makhachev replied that it wasn't him posting at that hour.