Originally set to face Shavkhat Rhakmanov, Muhammad will face the Australian Della Maddalena in his first shot at a title.

However, former UFC middleweight star Derek Brunson has weighed in on how he sees the situation playing out. According to his prediction, Muhammad beats Della Maddalena, leading to Makhachev vs.

Islam Makhachev is making it clear that he will not vacate his lightweight belt, nor should he. The current champion has earned that right.

Islam Makhachev causes confusion by saying he won’t vacate the lightweight title after UFC 315, keeping the future of the ...

Seldom prior has a title fight like Saturday’s welterweight bout between challenger Jack Della Maddalena and champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 presented by Skilled Trades College carried so much ...

Ilia Topuria's pursuit of lightweight gold hinges on the outcome of UFC 315, where Belal Muhammad faces Jack Della Maddalena.

Ahead of a deciding fight at UFC 315, Ilia Topuria has sent Islam Makhachev a two-word message with them potentially closer ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev said he will not vacate the title if he moves up to welterweight. Saturday’s main ...

UFC veteran and analyst Daniel Cormier claims that the UFC 315 main event determines whether Ilia Topuria fights Islam ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev intends to hold on to his title no matter what.Makhachev said Friday he won't ...

The wait for Ilia Topuria’s return to the Octagon is nearly over. The undefeated former featherweight champion is expected to ...

Islam Makhachev has spoken out about this weekend's UFC 315, won't vacate lightweight championship regardless of outcome.