UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria expressed gratitude after his brother intervened to stop a scheduled fight at the White House, stating that he would not have been able to compete again if the bout had proceeded.
Topuria made the remarks on November 6, 2026, revealing that his brother's intervention prevented him from participating in the event. "I wouldn't be able to fight again," Topuria said, emphasizing the significance of his brother's actions.
