UFC Hosts Multiple Major Title Fights Impacting Four Divisions

The UFC has announced multiple major title fights for International Fight Week, including former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria versus Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, Alexandre Pantoja against Kai Kara-France for the flyweight championship, and welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena defending his belt against Islam Makhachev. These matchups align with fan expectations, except for the surprise pairing of Topuria and Oliveira, as Makhachev instead opted to face Della Maddalena. UFC 315's recent outcomes, notably Della Maddalena's victory, could significantly impact up to four divisions, potentially leading to super fights such as Valentina Shevchenko versus Zhang Weili in the women's divisions. Makhachev's move to welterweight to challenge Della Maddalena marks an unexpected but highly anticipated contest that reflects the dynamic nature of UFC matchmaking. Meanwhile, Valentina Shevchenko continues to dominate her division, prompting discussions about a possible superfight with the strawweight champion. These developments signal a reshuffling of titles and heightened excitement across multiple UFC weight classes in the coming months.