In a video posted to Instagram, Dana White broke news of a host of massive UFC title fights on upcoming pay-per-view cards, along with the revelation that one champion will be vacating his belt to move to a new weight class.
Let's take a look at some of the biggest bombshells dropped by the UFC president.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes (Featherweight Title, UFC 314)
White revealed that current 145 lb champion Ilia Topuria will be making the move up to the lightweight division, and that former champion Alexander Volkanovski will take on no. 3-ranked contender Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title in the main event at UFC 314, which goes down in Miami, Florida on April 12th.
Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett (UFC 314)
White also confirmed that former Bellator star Michael Chandler will take on Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett in the co-main event in Miami.
Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull (UFC 314)
Former Bellator featherwweight champion Patricio Pitbull, recently granted his release by the PFL, has been signed by the UFC and will make his debut against no. 5-ranked contender Yair Rodriguez.
Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady (UFC London)
Leon Edwards gets a new opponent for his upcoming main event slot at UFC London on March 22nd, following the news that Jack Della Maddalena is needed elsewhere (more on that below).
Former welterweight champion Edwards will now take on Sean Brady at the 02 Arena as he looks to get back into title contention at 170 lbs.
Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena (Welterweight Title, UFC 315)
Instead of facing Edwards in London, Jack Della Maddalena will instead challenge for Belal Muhammad's welterweight title in the main event at UFC 315 which takes place in Montreal, Canada on May 10th.
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot (Flyweight Title, UFC 315)
Despite multiple rumors linking her to a potential superfight against strawweight champion Zhang Weili, Valentina Shevchenko will instead defend her 125 lb title against Manon Fiorot in the UFC 315 co-main event.
