UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.
Dana White says if Alex Pereira does to Magomed Ankalaev what he’s done to almost every single opponent he’s faced since moving to light heavyweight, there’s a good argument he should be considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.
Dana White has now offered a brief update regarding the rumored lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev.
Dana White won't confirm Topuria's title shot. Camps disagree on Topuria's readiness for title fight. Topuria seeks direct lightweight title bout without an eliminator fight. The UFC President Dana White recent comments regarding a potential lightweight title bout between reigning champion Islam Makhachev and former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has created doubt about the fight coming to fruition next.
Dana White teases fans on whether Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is next, keeping the MMA world in suspense.
Dana White details what led to Ilia Topuria vacating his featherweight title with no guarantees that his next fight comes against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Now they’re saying Ilia Topuria might not get a crack at Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title, at least not right away. “They,” in this case, being UFC CEO Dana White, who was asked about it after Saturday’s UFC Seattle event. “There’s still ...
Dana White thinks Alex Pereira “might be the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world” with the right type of win over Magomed Ankalaev.
Dana White is eager for UFC 313 and the potential changes in pound-for-pound rankings. Islam Makhachev currently leads, but Alex Pereira, favored by White, could take the top spot if he beats Magomed Ankalaev.
Instead, UFC CEO Dana White announced this past week that "El Matador" vacated ... Uncrowned's pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter Islam Makhachev. Or at least, that's the expectation. Speaking to media after UFC Seattle on Saturday, White stated that Topuria's ...
Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s title relinquishment and how there's no guarantee that he will fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a fight with “another featherweight” in Topuria doesn’t interest him, and his manager Rizvan Magomedov wants to see “El Matador” in a title eliminator.