Topuria and Makhachev clash over White House fight cancellation claims

Ilia Topuria claimed he was informed hours before a White House event announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, only to be told Makhachev was injured and replaced with Gaethje. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want the fight. Islam Makhachev responded by calling Topuria's statements lies, saying he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev's manager confirmed the fee issue and challenged Topuria to stop lying. A fan joked about the late-night social media activity, to which Makhachev cryptically replied that it wasn't him posting today.