Islam Makhachev to Announce Next Opponent on May 10 After UFC 315 Showdown

According to Eurosport journalist Álvaro Colmenaro on his social media, UFC Lightweight Champion **Islam Makhachev** plans to announce his next opponent on May 10, following UFC 315, where current Welterweight Champion **Belal Muhammad** will face **Jack Della Maddalena**.

It’s worth noting that Makhachev’s last fight took place in January 2025, where he secured a first-round victory via submission against Brazilian **Renato Moicano**, who stepped in on short notice to replace the injured **Arman Tsarukyan**—the original opponent Makhachev was set to rematch.