Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev These are big names in the UFC. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage.
Ilia Topuria He continues his search for a new, and even greater, challenge in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After knock off Alexander Volkanovsky, Max Holloway e Charles of the BronxHaving conquered the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belts, the Spaniard now aims to climb another step in his career to face... Islam makhachev in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), in a matchup that excites his main coach, Javi Climent.
As revealed in an interview with Álvaro Colmenero, Climent points out that the duel against the Islam makhachev It is a clear objective within the team at this time, since there are no opponents above Topuria in their current division.
“It’s a fight we want as a team. There’s no one above us in the division, but Islam is a two-time champion, he’s a weight class above, it’s a fight between two legends of the sport, and that’s what we’re looking for. We want to keep destroying legends and keep growing as the champions we are. That’s always been Ilia’s idea. Hopefully this fight will happen. It would be a very technical fight. It would be very exciting. We like risks and challenges,” said Javi Climent.
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Furthermore, Climent believes that a potential encounter would pit two fighters against each other who have been overcoming all their opponents, in a true clash of styles that is bound to happen at some point, given the mutual interest of the teams and the organization itself, which is simply looking for the ideal moment to make the fight possible.
“They are two fighters who are destroying everyone they face. It would be a clash of titans, each with their own style. I know it will happen at some point because both teams want it, the UFC wants it too, they are just looking for the best time for it,” the coach concluded.
Islam Makhachev gives green light to fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC Casa Branca
Islam makhachev welcomes the possibility of facing Ilia Topuria In an interview with the Serbian newspaper 'Telegraf', the Dagestani fighter stated that he is awaiting the UFC's decision regarding his next fight. The champion highlighted that he enjoys facing the Spaniard and that the event scheduled to take place on the lawn of the American presidential residence is one of his wishes for when he returns.
“I like the idea (of fighting Topuria). If the UFC wants it, and I know many MMA fans want this fight, I’m ready… This (UFC White House) is one of the places where I might fight next time. We have the month of Ramadan, during which I won’t train for a month. After that, I’ll slowly start my camp and I’ll be ready. Whether it’s at the White House or another date, I’ll be prepared,” he said. Islam makhachev.
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Dana White's presentation of what UFC Casa Branca will be like. Photo: Disclosure
To date, the UFC has not yet officially announced any fights with signed contracts for the highly anticipated event at the White House. In a statement made last Tuesday (10), Dana White said that the full card should start to be announced in the coming weeks, as negotiations are finalized.
The event is planned for June 14, 2026, in the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., according to recent statements by Donald Trump and Dana White himself. Initially, the organization was working with the possibility of holding the show on July 4, but the date was moved forward due to logistical issues related to the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States.
Excited by the magnitude of the proposal, Dana White described the show as a kind of 'Sphere on steroids', suggesting it will be one of the biggest events in UFC history, both in terms of structure and impact.
Among the names strongly considered for inclusion in the show are Alex Poatán, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, Justin gaethje, Ilia Topuria, Islam makhachev, Amanda nunes e Kayla harrison, although, so far, no match has been officially announced.
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