Makhachev reflects on Maddalena and points out the ideal opponent for the UFC Casa Branca showdown.

I. Makhachev and D. White during a ceremonial face-off at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X

Determined to further increase his legacy in the world of MMA, Islam makhachev shows that he is willing to seek greater heights with each appearance he has in the octagon. Despite being prepared to fight for the welterweight belt (up to 77,1 kg) next, against Jack Della Maddalena, at UFC 322The Russian fighter has expressed interest in competing in the unprecedented White House event in 2026.

Bothered by the fact that Ilia Topuria being the current number one in the pound-for-pound rankings, Makhachev, who currently holds second place, guarantees that he is willing to put on the 'biggest fight' that the UFC can offer fans, in the garden of the United States presidential house.

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"He (Topuria) wants to fight at the White House, and I want to be there too. For the MMA community, it's going to be a big fight. People want this fight, and if the UFC wants this fight, we can make it. I know the UFC wants a big fight at the White House. What fight will be bigger than this?" Makhachev said in an interview with ESPN.

Scheduled to appear on November 15th, in the main event of UFC 322Makhachev is seeking his second title in the organization and is considered the favorite for his fight against Maddalena. The bout takes place in New York City (USA), at Madison Square Garden.

Topuria, on the other hand, still doesn't have a fight set for his first lightweight title defense (up to 70,3 kg). According to Dana White, his opponent has not yet been determined. Names like Justin gaethje and winner of Arman Tsarukyan x Dan Hooker are potential athletes to take on the role of challenger next.

Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev want to face each other in the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

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Scheduled to appear on November 15th, in the main event of UFC 322Makhachev is seeking his second title in the organization and is considered the favorite for his fight against Maddalena. The bout takes place in New York City (USA), at Madison Square Garden.

Topuria, on the other hand, still doesn't have a fight set for his first lightweight title defense (up to 70,3 kg). According to Dana White, his opponent has not yet been determined. Names like Justin gaethje and winner of Arman Tsarukyan x Dan Hooker are potential athletes to take on the role of challenger next.

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