Coverage dated August 19, 2026

Joe Rogan Urges Islam Makhachev to Relinquish UFC Welterweight Title

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan feels pretty strongly that welterweight champion Islam Makhachev should go back down to lightweight.

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    Joe Rogan Urges Islam Makhachev to Relinquish UFC Welterweight Title (opens Newsweek)

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    UFC commentator Joe Rogan feels pretty strongly that welterweight champion Islam Makhachev should go back down to lightweight.