Topuria and Makhachev dispute story of scrapped White House fight

Ilia Topuria claims he was informed he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but hours before the announcement was told Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want the fight. Makhachev responded by calling Topuria's account fabricated, stating he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge purse and was turned down. Makhachev insists Topuria refused the fight and that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version. In a separate note, when a fan commented it was 4 AM, Makhachev clarified "Today it's not him," suggesting someone else manages his social media. The post also mentions Jorge Masvidal and Orion Cosce backing Sean Strickland against Khamzat Chimaev, with Masvidal criticizing Chimaev's style and both expressing dislike for the Chechen fighter.