Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje may not happen at UFC White House, says MMA reporter

An MMA reporter has suggested that Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje may not end up taking place at UFC White House.

As we know, Ilia Topuria is the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. We also know that Justin Gaethje is the interim champion at 155 pounds in the wake of his triumph over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. As we look ahead to the future, it certainly feels like these two are on a collision course to unify the belts, perhaps at the White House, which has been heavily rumored.

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Topuria is on an absolute tear right now and seems set to go on a legendary run in the lightweight division, and who knows, potentially even welterweight. As for Gaethje, he knows that this is likely his last opportunity to claim the gold before he rides off into the sunset and retires from mixed martial arts.

In a recent video, MMA reporter Álvaro Colmenero provided an update on the possibility of this fight happening.

Regarding Ilia Topuria’s fight against Gaethje at the White House:

The fight has NOT been signed, and despite being a possibility, the chances of it taking place there have decreased

There are several geopolitical and economic arguments against the fight being held at the WH pic.twitter.com/7FjowZuGSZ

— Álvaro Colmenero (@KOlmeneroMMA) February 26, 2026

MMA reporter on Topuria vs Gaethje

“Regarding Ilia Topuria’s fight against Gaethje at the White House:

“The fight has NOT been signed, and despite being a possibility, the chances of it taking place there have decreased.

“There are several geopolitical and economic arguments against the fight being held at the WH.”

Right now, it’s hard to say what the main event (or the rest of the card) is going to look like for UFC White House. What we do know, though, is that this feels like the fight to make in the lightweight division given where both men are at right now.

What do you make of this report? Would you like to see this be the main event of the UFC White House card this summer? Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!