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UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev expressed strong support for a superfight against Ilia Topuria, the current lightweight champion who vacated his featherweight title. Makhachev told Telegraf he likes the idea, is ready to fight, and awaits UFC direction amid other contenders like Arman Tsarukyan. This could bypass ranked challengers and fan-disliked matchups like Kamaru Usman, positioning it for the UFC White House event on June 14. It matters for welterweight as it elevates stakes beyond division norms, potentially delaying standard defenses. Expect UFC matchmakers to consider it post-Ramadan for Makhachev.
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