US EditionUFC 322: Islam Makhachev Wins 170-Pound Title, Ties Record with 16th Straight Victory
Islam Makhachev defeated welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-weight UFC champion, headlining UFC 322 with multiple notable prelim fights.
- On Saturday, Islam Makhachev captured the UFC welterweight title at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden by smothering Jack Della Maddalena across five rounds for a unanimous decision.
- Makhachev moved up from lightweight after relinquishing the lightweight crown to pursue a two-division championship; he said, `This was my plan, and it's not a secret.`
- Using calf kicks and wrestling, Makhachev outstruck Della Maddalena 123 and secured every takedown, repeatedly pinning his back to the canvas.
- Jack Della Maddalena saw his 18-fight win streak end and left the cage without the customary post-fight interview.
- Makhachev called for his first defence at the White House lawn, proposed 2026 event, while his move to welterweight starts a run in a stacked division.
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Islam Makhachev Dominates Jack Della Maddalena to Capture Welterweight Title
Islam Makhachev etched his name in the history books by earning a unanimous decision victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. With the win, Makhachev claimed the UFC welterweight championship, adding another title to his collection.Makhachev completely neutralized Della Maddalena’s striking early in the fight. The Australian landed a few sharp shots, but the Dagestani quickly regained control. He took him down and dominated on the ground.In…
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UFC 322: Islam Makhachev wins 170-pound title, ties record with 16th straight victory
Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena grapples with Russia’s Islam Makhachev during the first round of a welterweight title bout at the UFC 322 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Russia’s Islam Makhachev, top, grapples with Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena, bottom, during the third round of a welterweight title bout at the UFC 322 mixed martial arts event, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in New York. (AP …
Makhachev claims UFC welterweight belt with dominant win over Della Maddalena
NEW YORK :Islam Makhachev out-classed Jack Della Maddalena in a five-round beat-down to claim a unanimous decision victory and win the UFC welterweight championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, with Valentina Shevchenko retaining her flyweight title in the co-main event. Makhachev made light o
Late Saturday night, UFC 322 took place at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York. The icing on the cake for the audience was the duel between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena.
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