Islam Makhachev Calls Welterweight Face Off A ‘Hard Fight’, Praises Jack Della Maddalena’s Fighting Style. June 26, 2025, 8:42am EST By Debmallya Chakraborty. Follow Us 28.

Islam Makhachev is taking his talents to welterweight with a fight booked against new champion Jack Della Maddalena, date and location for the matchup still to be determined. With Makhachev ...

Former UFC double champ voices concern over Islam Makhachev having only 3 fights left before retirement, ... DC also stated that he has been longing to see Makhachev face Jack Della Maddalena.

As Islam Makhachev gears up for a move to welterweight, questions surrounding his lightweight exit continue to stir. Many expected him to face the rising Ilia Topuria in a blockbuster title clash ...

UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday that Makhachev will vacate the lightweight crown and face reigning welterweight king Jack Della Maddalena at a future event. The date for that fight was not ...

Islam Makhachev loss: His lone defeat was by technical knockout to Adriano Martins at UFC 192 in 2015. Along with having won UFC gold, Makhachev also won a Russian Sambo national championship ...

Islam Makhachev Moving Up To Welterweight In The Wake Of Belal’s Loss. It has already been confirmed by Dana White that Makhachev will fight JDM for the 170 lb title, likely sometime early in ...

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez went on Submission Radio podcast to reveal the UFC champion may retire after 3 fights.

Dana White recently teased the possibility of a future Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria matchup. Though both compete in different weight classes, the UFC CEO described a scenario where their paths ...