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White: Makhachev declined January title defense, interim bout booked

UFC CEO Dana White stated that welterweight champion Islam Makhachev did not provide a reason for declining a January title defense. As a result, the promotion has scheduled an interim title fight.

By Fight Sport Report Staff1 min read
Islam Makhachev (file photo)
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UFC CEO Dana White stated that welterweight champion Islam Makhachev did not provide a reason for declining a January title defense. As a result, the promotion has scheduled an interim title fight.