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Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has expressed support for a potential super fight against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House event on June 14, 2026. Makhachev told Telegraf he is prepared for the matchup and willing to pursue it after Ramadan, during which he will pause training for a month before gradually ramping up his training camp. The bout would give Topuria an opportunity to pursue a historic third title across three different weight classes (featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight), a feat no UFC fighter has yet accomplished. Makhachev noted that the UFC needs to set clear objectives for him and that numerous MMA fans would want to see this championship clash.
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