Topuria and Makhachev exchange accusations over White House fight cancellation

Ilia Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing his fight with Islam Makhachev was scheduled for the White House event, but was told 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. Makhachev responded by calling Topuria's claims fabrications, stating he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev insisted Topuria refused the bout and accused him of lying. The exchange reveals conflicting accounts of why their anticipated matchup fell through. Interestingly, Makhachev posted his response at 4 AM and noted it wasn't his manager Ali Abdelaziz writing.