Topuria and Makhachev dispute who refused White House fight announcement

Ilia Topuria claimed he was informed hours before the White House card announcement that he would fight Islam Makhachev, only to be told Makhachev was injured and he would face Justin Gaethje instead. Topuria expressed confusion about why Makhachev does not want to fight him. Islam Makhachev fired back, stating he is tired of hearing fabrications from Topuria and his team. Makhachev claimed he agreed to the White House fight when called, but the next day was told Topuria requested a huge fee and was denied. He accused Topuria of refusing the fight and called on him to stop lying, noting even Topuria's manager confirmed the story. A fan commented on Makhachev's late-night response, to which Islam replied it was not his manager Ali Abdelaziz posting this time.