Topuria and Makhachev dispute over cancelled White House fight negotiations

Ilia Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but was told hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would fight Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him, calling the situation strange. Islam Makhachev responded that he's tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, stating he agreed to the White House fight when offered. Makhachev claimed that the next day he was told Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied, adding that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version. The lightweight champion insisted Topuria refused the fight and knows it, telling him to stop lying. The exchange highlights ongoing tension and conflicting accounts between the two champions regarding failed fight negotiations.