In significant UFC news, Islam Makhachev is reportedly vacating his lightweight championship to move up in weight and challenge the new welterweight champion, Jack Della Maddalena. This move has resulted in a vacant lightweight title, which will now be contested by Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
UFC CEO Dana White made these major announcements, among others, including confirming the date and location for the highly anticipated clash between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, scheduled to take place at UFC 319 in Chicago. MMA analysts Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew have provided their reactions following Tuesday`s substantial news reveal.
