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MMA · November 4, 2026

Dana White calls for more frequent Islam Makhachev title defenses

UFC CEO Dana White said he would prefer welterweight champion Islam Makhachev to defend twice a year. White said a January defense against Carlos Prates had been verbally agreed before plans changed; Prates is instead scheduled to face Michael Morales for an interim title.

Source: MMA Fighting