Dana White hints at potential Topuria-Makhachev super-fight after Freedom 250
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:44 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 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.
- 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev says UFC turned down Ilia Topuria’s massive request for White House fight
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Explosive accusation: Makhachev stands firm on Dana White about Topuria injury
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White opens door for Ilia Topuria’s UFC Super-Fight after Freedom 250
"UFC Welterweight Champ Islam Makhachev claims Ilia Topuria was offered a shot at UFC 250Ilia Topuria apparently could have fought Islam Makhachev at UFC Freedom 250 after all. The UFC lightweight champion is returning for his first title defence at Sunday’s event on the White House lawn.
"Islam Makhachev claims the UFC turned down a request from Ilia Topuria. The lightweight title unification bout is just hours away, and tensions have been rising ever since Topuria shoved Justin Gaethje at the press conference on Friday.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:44 AMIslam Makhachev says UFC turned down Ilia Topuria’s massive request for White House fight
Islam Makhachev claims the UFC turned down a request from Ilia Topuria. The lightweight title unification bout is just hours away, and tensions have been rising ever since Topuria shoved Justin Gaethje at the press conference on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:47 PMExplosive accusation: Makhachev stands firm on Dana White about Topuria injury
UFC Welterweight Champ Islam Makhachev claims Ilia Topuria was offered a shot at UFC 250Ilia Topuria apparently could have fought Islam Makhachev at UFC Freedom 250 after all. The UFC lightweight champion is returning for his first title defence at Sunday’s event on the White House lawn.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:41 PMDana 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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