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The UFC announced that lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will face interim champion Justin Gaethje in a title unification bout on June 14 in Washington D.C. This high-stakes matchup will determine the undisputed lightweight champion and represents a major event for the division. Both fighters hold championship gold, making this a rare unification fight that will clarify the lightweight title picture. The announcement came as part of Dana White's comprehensive scheduling updates for the first half of 2026. This fight is expected to be one of the most significant lightweight matchups of the year.
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