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Ilia Topuria accuses Islam Makhachev of dodging a White House superfight at UFC Freedom 250, but Dana White says the bout was never officially planned.
UFC announces ‘Freedom 250’ on White House South Lawn for June 2026, with at least two title fights and a primetime broadcast planned.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has publicly dismissed Arman Tsarukyan’s challenge, escalating their rivalry as the UFC’s matchmaking puts Tsarukyan’s title hopes in doubt. The ongoing feud highlights deep debate over merit, matchmaking, and legitimacy at the top of the division.