Topuria and Makhachev exchange conflicting accounts of White House fight negotiations

Illia Topuria and Islam Makhachev have offered contradictory explanations about why their White House event fight fell through. Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing the fight was confirmed, only to be told hours before the announcement that Makhachev had sustained an injury and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev responded by saying he accepted the White House fight offer, but the next day was told Topuria demanded a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev stated that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events and accused the featherweight champion of lying. The exchange highlights the ongoing confusion and finger-pointing between both camps regarding the failed fight negotiations.