Topuria and Makhachev dispute White House fight negotiations timeline

Illia Topuria claimed he was informed hours before the White House card announcement that his fight with Islam Makhachev was scheduled, only to be told shortly before the official reveal that Makhachev was injured and he would fight Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. In response, Makhachev stated he's tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, saying he agreed to the White House fight when offered but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge purse and was denied. Makhachev accused Topuria of refusing the fight and lying about it. When a fan commented at 4 AM telling Ali to go to sleep, Makhachev replied, "Today it's not him," suggesting someone else manages his account. The exchange highlights ongoing disagreement between the camps about what actually transpired during fight negotiations.