Topuria and Makhachev exchange conflicting accounts of failed White House bout

Ilia Topuria claims he was told hours before the White House event announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but received a call saying Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria stated he went to sleep knowing the Makhachev fight was happening but woke up to the change. In response, Makhachev stated he's tired of hearing lies from Topuria and his team, claiming he agreed to the fight but Topuria requested an enormous purse and was denied. Makhachev's account was endorsed by his team, with one response humorously noting it was 4 AM, to which the account replied "it's not him today." The conflicting statements have created confusion about which fighter actually turned down the bout. Fans are left wondering who is telling the truth about the collapsed negotiations.