Topuria and Makhachev dispute conflicting accounts of failed White House fight

Ilia Topuria claimed he was informed hours before the White House event announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but was then told Makhachev suffered an injury and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. In response, Makhachev stated he agreed to the White House bout when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev claimed even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. The exchange highlights conflicting narratives from both camps about who is responsible for the fight falling through. A fan commented on Makhachev's post at 4 AM, to which he cryptically replied "Today it's not him," suggesting someone else was managing his account.