LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 15: UFC CEO Dana White reacts after a featherweight fight between Yadier … [+] DelValle of Cuba and Antonio Monteiro of Brazil during Dana White’s Contender Series season eight, week ten at UFC APEX on October 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLC
The UFC has had multiple fighters win titles in two different weight classes, but it’s not something Dana White signs off on regularly.
However, when a champion has been as dominant as Islam Makhachev has been at lightweight, White is more apt to turn them loose to chase gold in another division. Makhachev has made it clear he has plans to move up to welterweight in search of a title at 170 pounds.
White is now prepared to give Makhachev his blessing to pursue his next goal, but only after he successfully defends his title against Arman Tsarukyan in January–most likely at UFC 311. At the Power Slap post-event presser, White was asked if he would allow Makhachev to…
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