
Will Ilia Topuria face Islam Makhachev in a UFC title fight in 2026?
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has publicly declared his intent to defeat Islam Makhachev—now competing at welterweight—framing a potential super-fight watched closely by Khabib Nurmagomedov and the wider UFC audience.
Conditions
Resolves “Yes” if, on or before March 31, 2026, the UFC officially announces or schedules a sanctioned bout between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev (in any weight class), as confirmed by official UFC announcements, fight cards, or reporting from major MMA outlets (UFC.com, ESPN, MMA Fighting). Otherwise — No.
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