Dana White, UFC and Islam Makhachev

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 teases "special" fight in the works for Islam Makhachev: "You'll know"
On Jan. 18, Makhachev was scheduled to defend his lightweight title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan. Unfortunately, Tsarukyan pulled out due to a last-second injury, leading Renato Moicano to accept an opponent change from Beneil Darisuh to Makhachev.
Dana White Names 4 Most Dangerous Fighters in UFC Right Now
Dana White revealed in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored who he believed to be the most dangerous fighter in the UFC right now. The CEO of the UFC sat down with Piers Morgan, who asked him during the conversation about whom, in his opinion, would be the most dangerous and his responses were interesting.
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
There's a new UFC pound-for-pound No. 1 in Dana White's book. 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
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 Dismisses Islam Makhachev's Interest In Middleweight Move
Islam Makhachev has discussed potentially moving to middleweight. UFC President Dana White has now commented on the idea.
Dana White Gives A Sly Response On Islam Makhachev Going Up To 185 lbs
Dana White delivers a sly response when asked about Islam Makhachev potentially moving up to 185 lbs, keeping fans speculating.
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 Reacts to Makhachev's Proposal to Face Dricus Du Plessis at Middleweight
Due to this Makhachev expressed his urge to go to middleweight and share the cage with Dricus Du Plessis. The UFC president Dana White recently shared his take on Makhachev’s goals and as usual, he wasn’t too excited about the idea of seeing the lightweight champion moving two weight classes up.
Tom Aspinall finds it funny how Dana White 'jumped ship' from Jon Jones in pound-for-pound debate
Makhachev is already the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, a decision UFC CEO Dana White lambasted. White has reiterated that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones should be No. 1, but when asked if ...
Grant Dawson backs Tsarukyan for UFC title shot: ‘Could give Islam the most problems'
Grant Dawson doesn't think Arman Tsarukyan should lose out on the next title opportunity against Islam Makhachev.
Tom Aspinall Amused That Dana White 'Jumped Ship' From Jon Jones to Islam Makhachev in Pound-For-Pound Debate
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has playfully noted UFC boss Dana White's change of stance over the ...