Dana White, Islam Makhachev and UFC

Dana White reacts to UFC champion Islam Makhachev contemplating middleweight move
Dana White isn't sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of his goal is his good friend and training partner,
Dana White Comments on Islam Makhachev’s Middleweight Move For Triple UFC Gold
Following his fourth successful defense of the lightweight championship at UFC 311 in Los Angeles, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ made waves during his post-fight interview, claiming that he could jump up from 155 to 185 in a bid to take Dricus Du Plessis’ middleweight gold.
Dana White casts doubt on Islam Makhachev’s talk of moving to middleweight: “That’s a whole other level”
There, the UFC executive largely shut down Islam Makhachev’s tease of a move to 185 pounds. While Dana White has no issue with the lightweight champion moving up to welterweight, a move to middleweight is a bridge too far for the promoter.
Sorry, Jon Jones: Dana White declares Islam Makhachev pound-for-pound No. 1 after UFC 311
While lightweight champion Islam Makhachev officially has been ranked as the promotion’s pound-for-pound best for quite some time, White has spent the past year vehemently making the case for Jones. But that changed Saturday night after Makhachev submitted replacement Renato Moicano in the first round of the UFC 311 main event at Intuit Dome.
Dana White Shuts Down Islam Makhachev’s UFC Middleweight Ambitions
Islam Makhachev has discussed a move to middleweight. Dana White believes the UFC Lightweight Champion should consider welterweight instead.
Dana White reacts to Islam Makhachev’s planned move to middleweight to fight Dricus Du Plessis… ‘I don’t know about that’
UFC boss, Dana White has shut down Islam Makhachev's callout of middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, stating that it would be too much for him.
Dana White believes Islam Makhachev is now the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world
UFC president Dana White now believes Islam Makhachev is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after UFC 311.
Dana White Shuts Down Arman Tsarukyan’s Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev – “Not Getting The Title Shot”
Dana White denies Arman Tsarukyan a title shot against Islam Makhachev, stating the rising contender won’t get his chance yet.
Dana White completes U-turn on Islam Makhachev vs Jon Jones pound-for-pound debate after UFC 311
Dana White spent the majority of 2024 blasting the UFC rankings panel for overlooking heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who has fought just twice in five years, in favor of Makhachev. However, the MMA mogul finally admitted that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate is the best fighter currently on his roster after UFC 311.
Dana White sends Arman Tsarukyan back in line, finally comes around on Islam Makhachev after UFC 311
The ride to UFC 311 had some last-minute bumps in the road when would-be lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan suffered a back injury Friday that forced his withdrawal from a main-event rematch with champion Islam Makhachev, resulting in a Renato Moicano detour on a day's notice.
Shara Magomedov thinks Islam Makhachev can be a double champ at lightweight and middleweight
Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title. Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as the No.
Tom Aspinall finds it funny how Dana White 'jumped ship' from Jon Jones in pound-for-pound debate
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Nurmagomedov v Makhachev - who leads lightweight GOAT race?
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Islam Makhachev was told about UFC 311 opponent change by teammate before getting official call
Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White ...