UFC 322 Live Results and Analysis: Makhachev vs Della Maddalena

Islam Makhachev achieved a significant victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, not just claiming the welterweight title but also becoming the 11th UFC fighter to win championships in two divisions. In a post-fight interview, Makhachev expressed his joy at this accomplishment, calling it a dream come true.

By moving up in weight class and vacating his lightweight title, Makhachev demonstrated his prowess by decisively outmatching Della Maddalena, a renowned UFC striker. Throughout the fight, Makhachev secured multiple key takedowns and controlled the match for nearly 20 out of 25 minutes, showcasing his dominance in the octagon.

This victory marked Makhachev’s 16th consecutive win, equalling Anderson Silva’s record for the longest winning streak in UFC history. His overall record now stands at an impressive 28-1 (17-1 UFC). On the other hand, Della Maddalena, following his previous welterweight championship win over Belal Muhammad, suffered his first title defense defeat, ending his 18-fight winning streak and putting his record at 18-3 (8-1 UFC).

The UFC 322 main card also witnessed other thrilling matches, with standout results including Valentina Shevchenko’s victory over Zhang Weili and Michael Morales’ TKO win against Sean Brady. Carlos Prates, Benoît Saint Denis, and many others put on impressive performances, making the event a must-watch for MMA fans.