The UFC president announced the transfer of fighter Islam Makhachev to welterweight
The head of the UFC, Dana White, announced on Wednesday, May 14, that Russian fighter Islam Makhachev left the lightweight title to move to the welterweight category.
According to Sport-Express, the fighter changed his category to fight with Australian Jack Della Maddalena.
The date and place of the match have not yet been determined.
Earlier, on January 19, Russian Islam Makhachev defeated Brazilian opponent Renato Moikano and defended the UFC lightweight title. The fight took place at the UFC 311 tournament in Los Angeles.
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