Topuria and Makhachev exchange conflicting accounts of White House fight negotiations

Ilia Topuria claimed he was told hours before the White House event card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, only to receive a call saying Makhachev was injured and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria stated he doesn't understand why Makhachev doesn't want the fight. Makhachev responded that he's tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, stating he agreed to the White House fight when offered, but was told the next day that Topuria demanded a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev claimed even Topuria's manager confirmed this version of events. In a curious exchange, when a fan suggested it was 4 AM and Ali Abdelaziz should go to sleep, Makhachev replied "Today it's not him," implying someone else was managing his account. The conflicting stories have left fans debating who is telling the truth.