Topuria and Makhachev dispute who rejected White House fight announcement

Ilia Topuria claimed he was initially told he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, only to learn hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. In response, Makhachev stated he is tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, saying he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge fee and was rejected. Makhachev accused Topuria of lying and noted that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. When a fan told Makhachev to go to sleep at 4 AM, the champion cryptically replied "Today it's not him," suggesting someone else was managing his social media. The public dispute continues to fuel speculation about whether the super fight will ever materialize.