Dan Hardy backs UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena against Islam Makhachev. Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) impressed Hardy in his title-winning performance against Belal Muhammad (24-4 MMA,

If UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight, he may end up fighting another former pound-for-pound No. 1.

Former UFC champ shuts down rumors of Islam Makhachev wishing Belal Muhammad to lose, clarifying his true stance and intentions.

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev finds himself embroiled in controversy following Jack Della Maddalena’s upset victory over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315. His interest in moving up to welterweight was not a secret.

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In the main event of UFC 315 tonight, Belal Muhammad defends the welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena in a classic striker vs wrestler match-up, which could have wide-reaching ramifications in the UFC.

The events of this past week helped settle the lightweight-welterweight stalemate in the UFC. Belal Muhammad’s loss at UFC 315 opened up the opportunity for Islam Makhachev to move up to welterweight—one he has been waiting for a long time.