Islam Makhachev won a second-division title in the UFC. The Russian gave no chance to welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322 at “Madison Square Garden“, completely dominating the five rounds. All three judges gave the victory 50:45 to the new champion, Gong.bg reported.
Thus, Makhachev now has titles in two different categories. He was the lightweight champion, but vacated the belt to try to win the belt in the upper category, and did so with ease. This is the 16th consecutive success for Makhachev, with which he tied Anderson Silva's UFC record.
“This is a dream. I've been fighting for this my whole life. I've worked very hard for this moment. "I don't have to lose weight anymore, I can do whatever I want," Makhachev said after the victory.
His opponent Jack Della Maddalena hadn't lost a match since 2016, but he couldn't stand up to his opponent at all. Makhachev completely dehumanized the champion, attacking him in various ways, and also didn't allow any attacks from his opponent.
Now UFC fans are dreaming of a fight between the Russian and the current lightweight champion Ilya Topuria, who took the title after the Russian vacated it.
Topuria used social media to attack Makhachev: "You're the most boring thing in this game." Every day I become more certain that I will put you to sleep.“
Makhachev did not comment on who his next match will be with, but indicated where he wants to be. “Open the White House. I'm coming“, the champion said.
The UFC is preparing a gala at the White House, which is scheduled to take place on June 14 - US President Donald Trump's birthday.