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Dana White on Islam Makhachev: ‘Being the champ, I don’t really expect you to fight 3 times a year, but twice would be nice’

UFC head Dana White has expressed frustration regarding the inactivity of welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. While the promotion initially planned a title defense against Carlos Prates for UFC 336, those plans were scrapped in favor of an interim bout between Prates and Michael Morales while the champion observes Ramadan.

White suggested that financial comfort may be influencing the fighter's reduced schedule, noting that he would prefer to see titleholders compete at least twice annually to keep the division moving. Despite the criticism, the executive acknowledged the champion's significant career achievements and status as a top-tier pound-for-pound talent.

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