Topuria and Makhachev dispute claims over cancelled White House fight

Ilia Topuria claimed he was scheduled to fight Islam Makhachev at a White House event before being told hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Makhachev responded that he had agreed to the White House fight but Topuria's team requested an excessive purse and was denied. Islam stated he is tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team. Makhachev added that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version, insisting Topuria refused the bout. The exchange also included a fan interaction where Makhachev clarified he was personally responding at 4 AM, not his manager Ali Abdelaziz.