Team Khabib Challenges Dana White Over Islam Makhachev’s Controversial Move

Team Khabib vs. Dana White: The Double Champ Debate Islam Makhachev’s move to welterweight sparks controversy as Team Khabib challenges UFC boss Dana White’s decision.

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The End of the Double Champ Era? Recent UFC decisions have made it harder for fighters to hold two belts at once. Is the era of simultaneous double champions over?

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Makhachev’s Big Move Islam Makhachev, the reigning lightweight king, is set to move up and face new welterweight champ Jack Della Maddalena.

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Dana White’s Announcement Dana White declared: “Makhachev will vacate his lightweight title to fight for the welterweight belt.” The lightweight title will be up for grabs between Topuria and Oliveira.

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Team Khabib Pushes Back Ali Abdelaziz, manager of Team Khabib, insists: “Islam is still the lightweight champ. He never lost his title. He deserves to be called a double champ.”

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The Double Champ Debate Should Makhachev be recognized as a double champ if he vacates his lightweight belt? Fans and experts are divided.

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Why Not Fight Belal Muhammad? Team Khabib reveals there was never any intention for Makhachev to fight Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title-even if Muhammad had won.

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When Will Makhachev vs. Maddalena Happen? The fight is expected to headline a major card, possibly at Madison Square Garden or Las Vegas, later this year or in early 2026.

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What’s Next for the Lightweight Title? Topuria and Oliveira will battle for the vacant lightweight belt at UFC 317, setting the stage for a new champion.

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The Legacy Question Will Islam Makhachev go down in history as a true double champ? The MMA world is watching-and debating-every move.

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