Topuria and Makhachev exchange conflicting accounts of White House fight negotiations

Ilia Topuria claimed he went to bed knowing he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, only to be informed hours before the announcement that 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 by calling Topuria's claims fabrications, stating he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria requested an enormous fee and was denied. Makhachev insisted Topuria refused the bout and accused him of lying. A fan commenting on Makhachev's post noted it was posted at 4 AM, to which Makhachev cryptically replied that it wasn't him managing the account today. The conflicting accounts have created confusion about what actually transpired in negotiations.