Della Maddalena also doubled down on his motivation for this fight, claiming that he wants to get revenge over Makhachev for his friend and teammate, Alexander Volkanovski.

Oliveira notoriously lost his belt to the scale at UFC 274; otherwise, he'd have two title defenses and three title fight victories to his name. Islam Makhachev thwarted his second attempt at undisputed at UFC 280, and he's been locked out of trying for a third time ever since.

UFC President Dana White shared with fans during a live social media broadcast that Islam Makhachev has vacated his lightweight title and is officially moving up to the welterweight division.

UFC CEO Dana White fulfilled his promise of a major announcement this week. He unveiled the highly anticipated UFC 317 and UFC 319 fights, sending fans into a frenzy with one of the year’s most exciting announcements.

After Belal Muhammad was dethroned by Jack Della Maddalena, Dagestani star Islam Makhachev had no hesitation moving up a weight class. In pursuit of a second belt, Makhachev vacated his lightweight title. Meanwhile, Spain’s Ilia Topuria — also chasing double-champ status — will now get his shot at lightweight gold this summer.

Following a brutal UFC 315 welterweight title bout, Dana White reveals graphic images of Belal Muhammad's severe facial injuries, prompting fan concern and discussion about his recovery and future in the octagon.

Islam Makhachev, the undisputed UFC Lightweight champion, has long been interested in becoming a double champion in the promotion. However, Belal Muhammad, a friend of his, has the Welterweight title,