Despite the shake-up, White hasn’t shut the door on a potential Makhachev vs. Topuria bout. “Another massive fight would be Ilia vs. Islam, too,” White said on FULL SEND PODCAST.

Islam Makhachev’s team has expressed new interest in a potential superfight with Ilia Topuria following his shift to the welterweight division, hinting at one of UFC's biggest possible matchups.

“I think Topuria would beat Islam Makhachev — that’s my opinion. I hope the UFC lets Topuria move up and fight. 145 champion, 155 champion, 170 champion — that’s amazing.

Israel Adesanya believes JDM would finish Islam Makhachev "I think Islam is not gonna be able to handle him with scrambles or when he gets back up. I really think Jack is gonna get him, and I can ...

Makhachev’s friend then appeared to lose consciousness as another teammate urged him to let go. However, as soon as Makhachev released the choke, his friend sprang up and went for a single leg.

Dana White says if Islam Makhachev wins the title, a superfight with Ilia Topuria is the next big thing 👀🔥 "Obviously, if Islam wins the title, you immediately have a superfight between him ...