Islam Makhachev makes history at UFC 322
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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.
Islam Makhachev really enjoys fighting at welterweight.
The lightweight title picture continues to be murky.
NEW YORK – There's no doubt Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters of his generation, but it looks like that's expanding further, at least according to UFC CEO Dana White.
Getty/UFC Islam Makhachev entered rarified air on Saturday night. Makhachev earned a dominant victory over Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322, winning the welterweight title and placing himself in the pantheon of legends who have won belts in two weight classes in the organization.
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.
Islam Makhachev reacts to the brawl that broke out between his team and Dillon Danis during Saturday's UFC 322