Dana White just proved that you can never expect what’s coming in the world of UFC! In a bombshell announcement, the UFC head honcho has set the stage for blockbuster fights and a major title shake-up.

First on the agenda? A bout between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady is set for UFC London on March 22. Then, Ilia Topuria has seemingly decided to pursue his dream of challenging Islam Makhachev. If that wasn’t enough, Belal Muhammad has also got a new challenger for his welterweight throne. With so much to get to, let’s dive straight into what Dana White has in store for fight fans!

Dana White reveals featherweight throne up for grabs as Ilia Topuria moves on to lightweight

Ilia Topuria is no longer the king of the featherweight division. The undefeated Spanish-Georgian wrecking machine has vacated his 145-pound crown, clearing a path for a new champion to emerge. ‘The Matador’ has been vocal about his goal to chase Islam Makhachev and it looks like he’s done with the featherweight division.

So what happens next? Alexander Volkanovski, the former featherweight ruler, isn’t done chasing gold. He’ll clash with the red-hot Diego Lopes at UFC 314 for the now-vacant strap. A battle of experience versus momentum. A legend versus a hungry contender.

Lopes has been on a tear, racking up five straight wins, including a dominant victory over Brian Ortega at UFC 306. Meanwhile, Volkanovski returns after a brutal knockout loss to Topuria at UFC 298. Has ‘The Great’ still got what it takes? Or is this the changing of the guard?

That’s not the only heat coming to UFC 314. Michael Chandler, desperate for a comeback, will take on fan-favorite Paddy Pimblett in a five-round co-main event. Adding even more firepower, Yair Rodriguez will throw down with Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull in a featherweight clash. Meanwhile, welterweights Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates are set to trade leather in a fight that promises fireworks.

But hold on to your seats because if you thought Dana White was done, there’s still more to come. At UFC 315, Belal Muhammad is now set to put his welterweight crown on the line against a dangerous challenger!

Belal Muhammad finally receives an opponent for UFC 315 and it’s not Shavkat Rakhmonov

Dana White and the UFC will head to Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 10. And the headliner? The long-awaited welterweight championship showdown.

Belal Muhammad is no stranger to waiting. He fought his way to the top, grinding through the division before claiming the belt from Leon Edwards at UFC 304. The expectation was clear, Shavkat Rakhmonov would be next. But fate had other plans. With Rakhmonov reportedly sidelined due to injury, a new challenger has entered the mix.

Jack Della Maddalena, a knockout artist riding a seven-fight win streak, is stepping into the biggest fight of his life. Della Maddalena wasn’t originally in line for this shot. He was set to face Edwards in London, but when the opportunity came knocking, how could he refuse?

The co-main event promises just as much drama. Valentina Shevchenko is on a mission. After reclaiming her flyweight title from Alexa Grasso in a decisive trilogy fight, she now faces her next challenger, France’s Manon Fiorot.

To wrap things up, from title shake-ups to unexpected challengers, Dana White’s latest announcements have changed the game. Topuria’s move to lightweight leaves a void at 145, but Volkanovski and Lopes are ready to claim the throne. Meanwhile, Muhammad faces an unpredictable threat in Della Maddalena, while Shevchenko’s reign hangs in the balance against Fiorot.

The stakes are sky-high. Who will rise? Who will fall? And will this be the beginning of a new era in multiple divisions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!