MMA fans have been waiting for an update on Islam Makhachev’s next UFC fight.
The welterweight king hasn’t fought since dethroning Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in November.
It’s unclear who Islam Makhachev will face in his first title defense, but when and where he’ll fight next was seemingly revealed on Tuesday.
Who’s the pound-for-pound primary?
Defend your pick within the comments. ⬇️
Dana White broadcasts the UFC’s return to Philadelphia
Dana White announced the date and site for UFC 330 during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
It is going to happen on the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 15.
The UFC CEO didn’t announce any fights, but he’s already inadvertently confirmed who will headline UFC 330.
Last month, White clarified Islam Makhachev’s return date after MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz claimed his star client would return to the Octagon in July.
“Not true……. It’s August,” the MMA mogul wrote on Instagram.
It’s now only a matter of time before Makhachev is announced because the most important attraction for UFC 330.
Who’s the most important threat to Islam Makhachev at welterweight?
Tell us who beats him and the way they do it.
Islam Makhachev’s opponent options
Islam Makhachev and his team have been campaigning to face 170lb legend Kamaru Usman next.
Kamaru Usman is 1-3 in his past 4 UFC appearances, so it’s unlikely he might be given a title shot.
Ian Machado Garry looks like essentially the most deserving and certain option for Makhachev’s next fight.
The 17-1 Irishman has bounced back from his lone profession loss against Shavkat Rakhmonov, who continues to be sidelined with a knee injury he suffered during their December 2024 fight, with big wins over Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad.
Last but not least, we now have Michael Morales. The 19-0 Ecuadorian knockout artist propelled himself into the welterweight top five by stopping Sean Brady inside one round at UFC 322 in November.
Fans shouldn’t need to wait an excessive amount of longer to search out out who Dana White has picked to face Makhachev in August.
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