Dana White is not interested in creating a UFC interim lightweight title. Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is currently sidelined due to a ligament injury in his hand. He most recently defended his title with a late submission of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in June. No.
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Daniel Cormier shuts down interim lightweight title talk during Islam Makhachev’s recovery
August 9, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan open to interim UFC title fight if Islam Makhachev not ready by this year
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Javier Mendez: Injured Islam Makhachev ‘definitely not’ fighting at UFC 308 in October
August 2, 2024
Islam Makhachev reveals hand injury, possible surgery could delay next UFC title defense
July 28, 2024
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July 25, 2024
Leon Edwards open to Islam Makhachev fight but also eyes middleweight: ‘Why not chase greatness?’
July 10, 2024
Rafael dos Anjos on Islam Makhachev: ‘I don’t think he can beat Leon Edwards and become a double champion’
July 9, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for June: Dustin Poirier tests Islam Makhachev, but can’t claim UFC lightweight title
July 4, 2024
Beneil Dariush handicaps UFC champ Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan as ’60-40′ or ’55-45′ fight
July 4, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for June: Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce on Dustin Poirier
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