"Last week, Dana White revealed that meetings to form the UFC White House card have already begun. That statement piqued the curiosity of fans and journalists, starting a series of debates about possible big names that will headline the event. Very close to Ilia Topuria, Spanish journalist Alvaro Colmenero confirmed the lightweight's presence on the card, possibly headlining against Justin Gaethje."
"Colmenero also indicated that Islam Makhachev would defend the welterweight title at a later date, probably facing Ian Garry. Although he did not confirm the information, Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, did not refuse to analyze the possible confrontation between his athlete and the Irishman. "Ian does well with Islam on his feet, he has reach and is unpredictable," Mendez told Submission Radio. "On the ground, he does well, but doesn't survive. His takedown defense is reasonable, but not enough to stop Islam Makhachev from finishing him.""
Dana White revealed that meetings to form the UFC White House card have already begun. Fans and journalists debated potential headliners after the disclosure. Spanish journalist Alvaro Colmenero confirmed Ilia Topuria's presence on the card and suggested Topuria could headline against Justin Gaethje. Colmenero also indicated that Islam Makhachev would defend the welterweight title later, probably against Ian Garry. Javier Mendez, Makhachev's coach, assessed that Garry performs well on his feet due to reach and unpredictability but would struggle on the ground. Mendez judged Garry's takedown defense reasonable but likely insufficient to stop Makhachev from finishing him.
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