Islam Makhachev makes history at UFC 322
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Paddy Pimblett thinks Islam Makhachev's title win further muddied the waters about who Ilia Topuria will fight next.
With his one sided win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, Islam Makhachev is now the new welterweight champion. The 170 pound division is hotter than it’s been in years, full to the brim with new young challengers hungry to get their shot at gold.
It was a historic night at UFC 322, but no one made a bigger impact on the history books than new champ Islam Makhachev.
While many around the world glowed about Islam Makahchev's UFC 322 performance, Ilia Topuria offered a different take. Minutes after the main event ended Saturday, Topuria ripped both Makhachev and Della Maddalena, offering up different criticisms for each fighter for their performances at Madison Square Garden in New York.