Topuria and Makhachev exchange conflicting accounts of White House fight negotiations

Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev have provided contradictory versions of events surrounding negotiations for a potential White House event bout. Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing he would fight Makhachev, only to be informed hours before the announcement that Islam was injured and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. He stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev responded by saying he's tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, claiming he agreed to the White House fight immediately when offered. Islam asserted that Topuria's side demanded an enormous purse and were denied, leading to the fight falling through. Makhachev emphasized that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. The public dispute has left fans divided on which account is truthful.