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Anticipated lightweight title bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim champ Justin Gaethje for the June 14, 2026, UFC White House card is reportedly unsignable and fading. Eurosport's Álvaro Colmenero cited Trump administration reluctance to risk an American loss in the main event, with Topuria a heavy favorite. Topuria expressed summer fight interest but uncertainty on Kick stream. This jeopardizes lightweight title picture timing, forcing Gaethje alternatives. UFC costs exceed $60M with no profit expected, per TKO execs.
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