Russian mixed martial arts fighter Islam Makhachev will hold a bout against Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena for the champion’s title in the UFC Welterweight Division in the end of the year, the Russian fighter’s manager Ali Abdel-Aziz said.
"The fight has been planned for the end of the year," Abdel-Aziz said.
Earlier, Makhachev decided to vacate his champion’s title in the Lightweight Division and switch to fighting in the Welterweight Division.
Makhachev boasts a record of 27 wins and one defeat. Australia’s UFC Welterweight Champion Maddalena, 28, holds a record of 18 wins and two defats.
