Topuria and Makhachev exchange conflicting accounts of White House fight talks

Ilia Topuria claimed he was told hours before the White House card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but was later informed Makhachev suffered an injury and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria questioned why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him, calling the situation strange. Islam Makhachev responded by saying he's tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, stating he agreed to the fight when offered but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev insisted Topuria refused the fight and knows it, with even Topuria's manager allegedly confirming this version. In a separate comment, when a fan noted it was 4am, Makhachev cryptically responded "Today it's not him," suggesting someone else may be managing his social media. The conflicting accounts highlight ongoing tensions between the two champions.