Islam Makhachev will not be a simultaneous two-division champion as UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Makhachev will vacate his lightweight title. He is set to face Jack Della Maddalena, the newly crowned welterweight champion, in a yet-to-be-announced match. Della Maddalena won the welterweight title by defeating Belal Muhammad, clearing the path for Makhachev's ascension to welterweight without conflicting with his training partner. Makhachev boasts a remarkable 15-fight win streak in the UFC, including four title defenses, and his last victory was a first-round submission at UFC 311.
Dana White announced that Islam Makhachev will vacate the lightweight title to fight welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, marking a shift in his championship status.
Makhachev has maintained an impressive streak of 15 wins in the UFC, and he wishes to avoid facing friend Muhammad for the lightweight title.
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