Islam makhachev He pursued it so much that he managed to expand his legacy in MMA. After dominating the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the Russian moved up to welterweight (up to 77,1 kg) with his sights set on the UFC double champion status and made history. This Saturday (15), in New York (USA), in the main fight of the company's 322nd edition, the legend of the sport dominated Jack Della Maddalena and won by unanimous decision.
Makhachev's dominance was so great that Della Maddalena, battered, displayed a look of pain at various points in the fight. With this important result, the Russian elevated his standing in the history of the sport. In addition to entering the select hall of champions in two different weight classes in the UFC, the athlete equaled... Anderson Silva as the owner of the longest winning streak in the company's history, with 16.
Makhachev celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Furthermore, the friend of Khabib Nurmagomedov This ended Della Maddalena's undefeated streak in the UFC. And it didn't stop there. With this historic victory, Makhachev should also return to the top of the organization's pound-for-pound rankings, leaving behind... Ilia Topuria back.
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Absolute domination
Jack started by applying pressure and startled Islam with a blitz. Focused, Islam went for the takedown and quickly brought Jack down. On the ground, the Russian landed punches on the Australian and controlled him. A grappling specialist, Islam was dominant in the area. At the end of the round, Jack delivered an illegal kick to Islam's face, who protested. The referee reprimanded the Australian for the foul, but did not deduct a point.
In the second round, Jack advanced, but received kicks from Islam. Quickly, the Russian clung to the Australian and took him to the cage. Trying to escape, Jack attempted a takedown, but ended up on the bottom. In control of the situation on the ground, Islam delivered punches and elbows to Jack's face.
In the third round, Islam looked comfortable even in the striking exchanges, Jack's specialty. Calmly, the Russian hurt the Australian with his kicks and also landed clean punches. In the clinch, Jack attacked with a flurry of punches. Then, Islam executed another beautiful takedown. On the ground, the Russian mistreated the Australian and attempted a guillotine choke, but was unsuccessful.
In the fourth round, Islam, playing strategically, continued to throw kicks, pushing Jack away and disrupting his movement. Sensing the Australian's vulnerability, the Russian took him down again, landed punches, and controlled him on the ground.
In the fifth and final round, Jack went on the attack, but Islam took advantage of his carelessness and easily took him down. On the ground, the Russian punished the Australian with ground and pound and tried to submit him, but couldn't. Nevertheless, Islam made history and became the newest UFC double champion.
UFC 322 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Islam makhachev derrotou Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Valentina Shevchenko derrotou zhang weili by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): MichaelMorales derrotou Sean brady by technical knockout (punches) at 3:27 of R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Leon edwards by knockout (punches) at 1:28 of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Benoit Saint-Denis derrotou Beneil Dariush by knockout (punches) at 16 seconds of round 1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal derrotou Rudolph Vieira by knockout (head kick) at 2min24sec of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Robocop defeated by Roman Kopylov unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Erin Blanchfield derrotou Tracy Cortez by submission (rear naked choke) at 4min44sec of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Ethyn Ewing derrotou Malcolm Wellmaker by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus derrotou Gerald meerschaert by submission (D'Arce choke) at 50 seconds of round 1
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): pat sabatini derrotou Chepe Mariscal by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Fatima Kline derrotou Angela Hill by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev derrotou Eric McConico by knockout (punch) at 1min38sec of R3
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Matheus Camilo derrotou Viacheslav Borshchev by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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