Topuria and Makhachev exchange accusations over White House fight collapse

Ilia Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but was told hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria questioned why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev responded that he accepted the White House fight when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev stated that Topuria refused the fight and is lying about the situation. In a late-night social media exchange, Makhachev clarified he wasn't the one posting at 4 AM when a fan told him to go to sleep.