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Islam Makhachev Open to Fighting Ilia Topuria at the White House

Former champion Makhachev (27-1) welcomed current lightweight kingpin Topuria’s (17-0) idea of a historic 2026 White House event, calling it a major moment for the sport. “He wants to fight in the White House, and I also want to be there,” Makhachev said. “It’s gonna be big for the MMA community. If UFC wants this fight, we can do this.”