Michael Morales is the biggest threat to Islam Makhachev.

The welterweight division is currently the most stacked in the entire UFC, and UFC 322 proved just why.

Islam Makhachev moved up a weight division to take on the champion, Jack Della Maddalena, and came out victorious after five dominant rounds.

This posed the question: can anyone dethrone one of the best fighters in UFC history who has now proved his worth in two different weight divisions?

And for me, despite the plethora of talent in the division, it will be extremely difficult for anyone to win the belt, apart from Michael Morales.

Belal Muhammad and Ian Garry are set to face off in Qatar on Saturday, and the winner will likely get the next title shot. Both fighters are talented wrestlers but can be hurt on the feet.

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Jack Latham

My name is Jack Latham.

I am 20 years old and am currently studying Sports Journalism at the University of Chester.

I became interested in combat sports, particularly MMA, in the lockdown period and have followed it closely ever since.

I have previously created my own website titled ‘Combat Corner,’ where I produce MMA content.

UFC 320 saw the action return to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Alex Pereira aimed to reclaim his light heavyweight title against the champion Magomed Ankalaev.

Also on the card, Merab Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight title against Cory Sandhagen, and a huge light heavyweight clash unfolded between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.

Abusupiyan Magomedov vs Joe Pyfer

The event kickstarted with a middleweight bout between Abusupiyan Magomedov and Joe Pyfer, with both men looking to build on winning streaks.

Magomedov had won his previous three fights, whilst Pyfer was on a two-fight winning streak, and knew he had the punching power to stop any opponent.

The fight began as many expected, with both fighters acting cautiously, throwing feints in order to find an early opening. This soon changed, however, with Pyfer securing a takedown, although Magomedov was soon able to gain the top mount position.

This was where the German Magomedov wanted the fight to be, and he soon snuffed Pyfer’s attempt to get up with a clean takedown from back control, just failing to secure a kimura on the ground.

Pyfer returned to his feet with a minute left of round one and started headhunting with wild right overhands, narrowly missing his target as the first round ended.

‘Bodybagz’ could sense that Magomedov was fatigued and continued to hunt him down at the beginning of round two, hurting his opponent with some nasty right hooks.

From here Pyfer landed some punches on the ground before searching for an arm triangle, which Magomedov escaped from, leading to his back being taken and Pyfer securing a surprise submission victory via a rear naked choke.

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Jack Latham

My name is Jack Latham.

I am 20 years old and am currently studying Sports Journalism at the University of Chester.

I became interested in combat sports, particularly MMA, in the lockdown period and have followed it closely ever since.

I have previously created my own website titled ‘Combat Corner,’ where I produce MMA content.

On July 31, 2025, in Kolomyia, Ukraine, Real Fight Promotion (RFP) commemorated a historic achievement — its 100th MMA event, titled “RFP 100 – Grand Prix: Series 5.”

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The UFC has produced some of the most intense and unforgettable moments in modern combat sports. From unexpected knockouts to tactical wars that stretched all five rounds, the Octagon has hosted a wide array of battles that keep fans on edge. Whether you’re a long-time follower or new to the sport, these contests show the evolution of skill, heart, and fight IQ. Much like searching for the best welcome bonus online casino to maximize your gaming experience, fans of the UFC know how to spot value in a card—and some fights deliver far beyond expectations.

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Australia has become a premier destination for hosting some of the most electrifying combat sports events in recent years. The Land Down Under has become a staple on the UFC’s yearly calendar and the Octagon returned in February as Sean Strickland attempted to dethrone Dricus Du Plessis as Middleweight Champion in Sydney. Elsewhere, boxing has headed to the country a whole host of times in recent years, while WWE even put on a Premium Live Event there for the first time ever in February last year.

So, with more and more huge bouts heading down under in recent years, which fighters are the planet’s biggest names aiming to walk in the footsteps of? Here are the biggest clashes ever to be hosted in Australia.

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