UFC Upset: Della Maddalena's Win Shakes Up Title Contenders

Australia's Jack Della Maddalena's stunning victory over Belal Muhammad has sent shockwaves through the UFC, creating uncertainty around several high-profile matchups. The win, considered a significant upset, throws a major spanner in the works for the promotion's carefully laid plans for its lightweight division. The video's presenter, Joshua Houldin, explains the situation: "This has really thrown the UFC's plans into disarray." The most notable consequence is the likely postponement of the highly anticipated clash between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. Topuria, initially slated to face Makhachev, now faces an uncertain future. The video suggests that a vacant or interim title fight against Charles Oliveira on June 28th is the most likely scenario for Topuria. Della Maddalena's success also shines a light on the growing strength of Australian fighters in the UFC, with the presenter noting that fighters from the country are "world class."