Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev are big names in the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage
Ilia Topuria It's in the Ultimate's plans for him to headline UFC White House. Recently, his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, revealed that... stirred things up behind the scenes. from the organization when positioning the Spanish language in possible scenarios involving Justin gaethje and Islam Ma Khachev. The information was later supplemented by journalist and friend of 'El Matador', Álvaro Colmenero, who indicated the presence of the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) on the historic card.
In a post on the social network 'X', Álvaro Colmenero reported that the organization's plan is to promote Ilia Topuria against Justin gaethje as the main fight of the event at the White House.
"The plan that the UFC is trying to implement involves:" Ilia Topuria vs Justin gaethje "As the main fight in the White House," Colmenero wrote.
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Furthermore, the journalist also highlighted that Islam makhachev He must perform a title defense against a natural welterweight, with Ian Gary appearing as the best-positioned name for the opportunity at an event yet to be defined.
"Islam makhachev defending against a 'natural middleweight', as Ali says, being Ian Gary "The best positioned option in an event yet to be defined," the journalist concluded.
The plan that the UFC is trying to achieve goes through:
- Ilia Topuria vs Justin gaethje like stellar combat in la Casa Blanca
- Islam makhachev defending against a “natural wélter”, as Ali says, meaning Ian Gary the best positioned as an option in an event to be determined https://t.co/YmJvVdPlOw
— Álvaro Colmenero (@KOlmeneroMMA) February 15, 2026
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