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Ilia Topuria ended his hiatus and resumed full training on February 5, 2026, after legal issues, setting up a lightweight title unification against 2-time interim champion Justin Gaethje. Gaethje recently beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. The bout is slated to headline UFC White House on June 14, 2026, at the White House South Lawn for the U.S. 250th anniversary. This clash merges undisputed and interim titles, heightening lightweight stakes with Topuria's return and Gaethje's momentum. Fans anticipate explosive striking; confirmation expected soon from UFC.
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