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Islam Makhachev Hints at First Title Defense at the White House Event

Makhachev refused an offer from UFC to fight in January after becoming the welterweight champion in November. “In January, I will definitely not fight,” he said. UFC didn’t name an opponent, but he claimed, "I think it was against [Michael] Morales." Makhachev expects to return “exactly after Ramadan,” adding that "If they want me in the White House, I'll wait."