Joe Rogan Publicly Pitches UFC Champion-Versus-Champion Fight to Dana White

Friend's Bold Suggestion

UFC's Dana White was urged by his pal Joe Rogan to set up a champion-versus-champion battle before a major announcement was made.

Rogan's Fight Proposal

Rogan specifically called for a showdown between White and former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria.

Recent Champ-vs-Champ Fight

The most recent champ-vs-champ fight saw lightweight king Islam Makhachev knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in October 2023, sparking interest in similar matchups.

Rogan's Take on the Potential Fight

Rogan voiced his excitement for a potential White vs. Topuria clash, disregarding the need for multiple title defenses before such a showdown.

Topuria's Dominance

Ilia Topuria, who claimed the featherweight title last February and defended it by knocking out Max Holloway in October, is now set to move up to the lightweight division.

Speculation on Topuria's Next Opponent

Fans are anticipating a matchup between Topuria and Makhachev, the current lightweight champion known for his impressive title defenses.