Topuria and Makhachev trade accusations over canceled White House fight

Illia Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, only to be told hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin 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 the lies from Topuria and his team, claiming he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge purse and was rejected. Makhachev stated that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version and accused Topuria of lying about refusing the fight. In a curious exchange, when a fan commented at 4 AM telling Ali Abdelaziz to sleep, Makhachev replied "Today it's not him," suggesting he was personally managing his account. The conflicting narratives have left fans divided on who is telling the truth.