Dana White breathed new life into the long-discussed dream fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. The UFC CEO said both fighters are open to the idea.Speaking in a recent episode of Delivering Happiness on Prince St. Pizza's YouTube channel, White said:"[Topuria vs. Makhachev] can happen too. I think everyone wants to see that fight, including Topuria and Islam."Check out Dana White's comments below:The idea of the fight, although not yet in motion, has grown stronger in popularity in recent months. UFC fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen has long floated the idea of a Topuria-Makhachev showdown, even suggesting it could be featured on the special UFC event at the White House in 2026.While Sonnen’s claims often stir attention, official confirmation will depend on how Makhachev performs at UFC 322 on Nov. 15, where he challenges Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight crown.Topuria’s rise through two divisions has made him one of the UFC’s biggest stars. After capturing the featherweight title in early 2024, he moved up to lightweight and stopped Charles Oliveira to claim the vacant belt at UFC 317.That win fueled talk of a showdown with Makhachev, who later jumped to welterweight. If Makhachev defeats Della Maddalena, a bout with Topuria could become the UFC’s next superfight.Makhachev's mentor and training partner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, recently claimed that the fight is bigger than a potential matchup between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones.Javier Mendez names Ilia Topuria as the top pick for Islam Makhachev’s next challengeJavier Mendez believes Islam Makhachev’s next move could come against either Kamaru Usman or Ilia Topuria if he wins the welterweight title at UFC 322. Makhachev faces Jack Della Maddalena on Nov. 15 in a bid to become a two-division champion.Mendez said that Makhachev has looked sharper than ever throughout this camp and is prepared for a tough fight. Should he capture the belt, Mendez expects either a legacy fight with Usman or a superfight with Topuria to headline a major UFC event in 2026. Speaking in a recent interview with Submission Radio, he said:“If you’re asking me what the fans are going to want to see, I’m going to have to go with Topuria. If we manage to get the win like we’re expecting and wanting to, I would think that Dana [White] is all about creating the most, biggest buzz, and I think the biggest buzz is Topuria, if he goes up in weight. If that’s what happens."