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Islam Makhachev has confirmed that his potential fight against Ilia Topuria will definitely not take place at the UFC White House event scheduled for June 14, 2026. The UFC White House event is being planned to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary on the South Lawn, but Makhachev's statement suggests either scheduling conflicts or other logistical reasons prevent this matchup from headlining the historic card. This comes as Topuria has recently returned to training after resolving legal battles, while Makhachev remains focused on his lightweight title picture. The lightweight division continues to see significant movement with multiple high-profile matchups being discussed for major 2026 events.
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