UFC, Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena
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Islam Makhachev really enjoys fighting at welterweight.
A huge melee broke out at the start of Saturday's pay-per-view main card at Madison Square Garden between members of Khabib Nurmagomedov's team and Danis. Punches were flying in a chaotic scene, which caused security and police officers to intervene. As a result, Danis was escorted out of the arena.
New UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev made it look easy Saturday night with a unanimous decision win (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) over Jack Della Maddalena in
Islam Makhachev is a champion with values. Makhachev (28-1) became a two-division champion on Saturday by dominating Jack Della Maddalena to win the welterweight title at UFC 322. Makhachev and his mentor,
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UFC 322 fight fallout: Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria at the White House among top fights to make
UFC 322 was advertised as the biggest card of the year. In many ways, it fulfilled that status. Islam Makhachev achieved greatness, and Valentina Shevchenko bulletproofed her case as a legend. The main card also delivered three thunderous knockouts.
On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," our expert panel reacts to Islam Makhachev's welterweight title win and other results from UFC 322.
The lightweight title picture continues to be murky.
A few hours before Islam Makhachev dethroned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, several members of his team were kicked out of Madison Square Garden for their role in a cageside brawl. The UFC 322 broadcast was interrupted by a huge melee involving MMA star Dillon Danis, who was also escorted out of the famous New York venue.
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