Islam Makhachev makes history at UFC 322
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Islam Makhachev is flying high after a dominant performance at UFC 322 that saw him blank Jack Della Maddalena on the scorecard to secure the UFC welterweight title. Makhachev is now a two division champion and expects to retake his position as No.
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.
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.