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Ilia Topuria ended his hiatus and legal issues, resuming full training on February 5, 2026, targeting a unification bout with 2-time interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Gaethje recently beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. The fight is rumored to headline UFC White House on June 14, 2026, at the White House South Lawn for U.S. 250th anniversary. This pits Topuria's striking against Gaethje's violence, potentially deciding lightweight supremacy amid title complications. Fans anticipate explosive trash talk, with snippets suggesting accusations of cheating. Confirmation pending, but it could redefine the division's championship landscape.
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