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.

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.

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,

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.