Topuria and Makhachev contradict each other on collapsed White House fight

Ilia Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event after being informed hours before the announcement, but was then told Makhachev sustained an injury and he would face Gaethje instead. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want the fight and called him strange. Makhachev responded by saying he's tired of lies from Topuria's team, claiming he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev insisted Topuria refused the fight and knows it, with even Topuria's manager confirming the financial issues. A fan commented on Makhachev's late-night posting time, to which Makhachev replied "Today it's not him," suggesting Ali Abdelaziz wasn't managing his account at that moment. The conflicting accounts have created confusion about who is telling the truth regarding the failed matchup.