Topuria and Makhachev dispute details about failed White House fight

Ilia Topuria claimed he went to sleep knowing he would fight Islam Makhachev at the White House event, but was informed hours before the announcement that Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Makhachev responded by saying he's tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team, stating that he agreed to the White House fight but was told the next day that Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. Makhachev insisted that Topuria refused the fight and accused him of lying, adding that even Topuria's manager confirmed this version. When a fan commented on the late-night social media activity, Makhachev clarified it wasn't Ali Abdelaziz posting. The conflicting accounts highlight ongoing tension between the two camps.