Dana White states no interim light-weight title battle while UFC champ Islam Makhachev recuperates
September 10, 2024 2:40 pm ET
Dana White is not thinking about producing a UFC interim light-weight title.
Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is presently sidelined due to a ligament injury in his hand. He most just recently safeguarded his title with a late submission of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in June.
No. 1 competitor Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was wanting to challenge Makhachev on Oct. 26 at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi however will likely need to wait a couple of more months. Tsarukyan stated he's ready to take another battle in the meantime, as long as it's for an interim title, however White closed down that possibility.
"No," White stated in an interview with Manouk Akopyan when inquired about an interim light-wei...