UFC 322: A NEW KING AT 170 LBS
DOMINANT • UNBREAKABLE • UNDISPUTED
HEADLINE BLAST
Makhachev Outclasses Jack Della Maddalena — 50-45 Across the Board!
A five-round masterclass. Zero doubts. Maximum control.
Islam Makhachev just proved he’s not only elite — he’s one of the greatest fighters of this generation.
THE FIGHT IN ONE SNAPSHOT
5 Rounds of Total Domination
Perfect Scorecards: 50-45, 50-45, 50-45
New Welterweight Champion (170 lbs)
16th Straight UFC Victory — Ties Legendary Anderson Silva
Champion in TWO Weight Divisions
Ground Control • Takedowns • Precision Striking
FIGHT NIGHT BREAKDOWN
Round 1: Strategic pressure + fast takedown → early control
Rounds 2–4: Nonstop grappling dominance, top control, body damage
Round 5: Championship composure, zero let-up, sealed the clean sweep
Result: A masterclass in pressure, pace, and technical superiority
Makhachev didn’t just win — he dismantled a world-class striker without taking major damage.
WHAT THIS WIN MEANS
A two-division champion — rare territory
A record-equalling win streak
Pound-for-pound #1 claim gets even stronger
A legacy now stretching beyond the lightweight division
Islam Makhachev now stands among the few fighters in UFC history
who have conquered multiple weight classes with dominance.
QUICK FRONT-PAGE STATS
Stat Value
Total Rounds Won 5/5
Takedowns Multiple, clean, decisive
Control Time Massive advantage
Striking Accuracy Sharp & calculated
Damage Taken Minimal
Winning Streak 16 in a row
THE VERDICT
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This wasn’t just a win.
This was a statement.
A message to the entire division:
Islam Makhachev is here to rule.