Topuria and Makhachev dispute who declined White House event fight

Ilia Topuria claimed he was informed he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event and went to sleep expecting that announcement. Hours before the official reveal, he says he was told Makhachev sustained an injury and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev does not want to fight him. Makhachev responded by stating he is tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, claiming he agreed to the White House fight when offered. Makhachev asserted that the next day he was informed Topuria requested an enormous purse and was denied, with even Topuria's manager allegedly confirming this version. The conflicting accounts leave the true reason for the matchup falling through unclear. Makhachev also cryptically noted that "today it's not him" running his account when a fan pointed out he was posting at 4 AM.