Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) dethroned Muhammad (24-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC) to become welterweight champion in the UFC 315 headliner earlier this month in Montreal. With Makhachev vacating his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, he is expected to challenge Della Maddalena later in the year.

Charles Oliveira believes Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena could be a foregone conclusion if the fight enters Makhachev's wheelhouse. Maddalena showcased some impressive grappling against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315,

The newly crowned UFC welterweight champion has already switched his focus to Makhachev and how he can take his No. 1 pound-for-pound title.