Dana White hints at potential Topuria-Makhachev super-fight after Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
UFC president Dana White suggested that a super-fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev may be possible in the future. Topuria was set to face Makhachev at UFC's event on the White House lawn, but those plans were scrapped due to Makhachev's injury. Instead, Topuria will now meet Justin Gaethje for a lightweight title unification bout. Topuria has expressed a desire to become a three-division champion, while Makhachev is scheduled to defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. White's comments indicate that despite both fighters currently having opponents, the potential for a match remains open.
- •Topuria targets a third divisional title by fighting Gaethje.
- •White suggests Topuria vs Makhachev is still possible.
- •Makhachev moved up to welterweight and won the title.
- •Topuria was initially scheduled to fight Makhachev at UFC White House event.
- •Makhachev prepares to defend his title against Ian Machado Garry.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White opens door for Ilia Topuria’s UFC Super-Fight after Freedom 250
"Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria could be revisited soon. That fight was initially in the works for Sunday’s UFC event on the White House lawn, with the Spaniard targeting a third divisional title by challenging the Dagestani.
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