Topuria and Makhachev trade accusations over failed White House fight

Ilia Topuria claimed he was told just hours before the White House event announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, but was then informed Makhachev suffered an injury and he would instead face Justin Gaethje. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. In response, Makhachev stated he's tired of 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 fee and was denied. Makhachev insisted Topuria refused the fight and knows it, with even Topuria's manager allegedly confirming this version. The exchange highlights the conflicting narratives between the two camps about who is responsible for the fight falling through. When a fan told Makhachev to go to sleep at 4 AM, he cryptically responded that "it's not him today," suggesting someone else was managing his account.