Islam Makhachev vacating belt to face Jack Della Maddalena for welterweight title, date to be determined

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC 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 officially moving to 170 pounds, UFC CEO Dana White announced that he’s vacating his lightweight title to pursue gold in a new division. Ilia Topuria now faces Charles Oliveira to crown a new lightweight champion at UFC 317 in June.
As for Makhachev, his path towards winn