UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria expressed gratitude toward his brother for preventing a potential fight at the White House, stating that he would not have been able to compete again if the bout had taken place.
Topuria made the remarks in an interview published on November 6, 2026, revealing that his brother intervened to stop the matchup, which had been arranged for a White House event. The fighter did not disclose further details about the proposed fight or the circumstances surrounding his brother's intervention.
