Topuria and Makhachev dispute White House fight card story on social media

Ilia Topuria claimed he went to sleep expecting to fight Islam Makhachev on the White House card, but was told hours before the announcement that Makhachev had suffered an injury and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria questioned why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Islam Makhachev responded that he's tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, stating he accepted the White House fight but the next day was told Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied, leading to Topuria refusing the bout. Makhachev said even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. When a fan commented at 4 AM for Ali Abdelaziz to go to sleep, Makhachev replied that it wasn't Ali posting this time. The social media exchange highlights the ongoing dispute about who actually turned down the potential superfight.