Former UFC lightweight champion Russian fighter Islam Makhachev admitted he wants to appear on the card of the UFC event scheduled for the White House in June 2026.
On November 16 in New York City, United States, Makhachev will face welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322.
Islam Makhachev for Complex
Yes, I’m interested. It’s good time between my fights, now and to White House.
Makhachev last competed in January 2025 at UFC 311, defeating Renato Moicano by submission in the first round. His record stands at 27 wins and one loss.
Della Maddalena last fought in May 2025 at UFC 315, winning against Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision. His record stands at 18 wins and two losses.
