Islam Makhachev has been making headlines recently due to his appearance. The former lightweight titleholder vacated his belt to move up to the welterweight division and challenge Jack Della Maddalena of Australia for his title at UFC 322.
Jack won the welterweight belt from American fighter Belal Muhammad at UFC 315. The back-and-forth battle was an incredible display of martial arts and is already being considered a contender for Fight of the Year. Jack edged out Belal in one of the most exciting fifth rounds you’ll ever see. Belal Muhammad had previously trained with Islam and Khabib Nurmagomedov, so it’s quite possible that Islam’s move up wouldn’t have happened if Belal had won the decision that night.