Dana White Changes Course, Acknowledges Makhachev as No. 1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter
Briefly

Dana White, the UFC CEO, acknowledged Islam Makhachev as the top pound-for-pound talent after his first-round submission win at UFC 311, showcasing a significant pivot in his previous stance.
White praised Makhachev's adaptability and readiness to fight anyone, stating, "Islam was willing to fight anybody... he went out tonight and performed the way a guy should on a short-notice fight."
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