Topuria and Makhachev dispute details of cancelled White House fight

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria claimed he went to bed knowing his fight with Islam Makhachev would be announced at the White House event, but hours before the announcement he was told Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev responded by saying he agreed to the White House fight when contacted, but the next day was told Topuria requested an enormous purse and was denied. Makhachev stated that Topuria's own manager confirmed this version of events and accused the featherweight champion of lying. The exchange highlights the ongoing confusion about why their superfight failed to materialize. In a humorous exchange, a fan told Makhachev to go to sleep since it was 4 AM, to which Makhachev cryptically replied that it wasn't him posting.