Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC welterweight championship in 2026.
The Dagestani star made more history inside the Octagon at Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view, where he became the first fighter to follow lightweight title success with a crowning at 170 pounds.
To achieve that feat, Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden, pitching a shutout across five rounds in the Australian’s very first defense.
While the celebrations will be ongoing in the newly crowned champion’s team, talk in the MMA community is already turning to who could be the first to challenge him in 2026.
If the UFC wants to give Makhachev the toughest challenge, Alexander Volkanovski thinks they should grant his former two-time opponent’s wish to face a legend…
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2025-11-16 14:00:00
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