MMA news: ‘I’m next’ – Former UFC champ Usman lines up winner of Della Maddalena vs Makhachev

One of the most anticipated UFC main events of the year is set to take place this weekend as Islam Makhachev aims to become a two-division champion when he faces the current titleholder at welterweight, Jack Della Maddalena.

However, regardless of who leaves Madison Square Garden with the belt, their next challenger already appears to be waiting in the wings.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher digs into the story.