Afghanistan, Nov. 16 -- Islam Makhachev dominated Australia's Jack Della Maddalena for five rounds at Madison Square Garden, claiming the UFC welterweight title and extending his winning streak to sixteen.
Islam Makhachev outclassed Jack Della Maddalena in a dominant five-round performance to claim a unanimous decision victory and the UFC welterweight championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
The 34-year-old former lightweight champion moved up a weight class in pursuit of a new challenge and spent 25 minutes controlling his Australian opponent with relentless grappling and submission threats.
Makhachev softened Della Maddalena with calf kicks before executing a relentless wrestling attack. The 29-year-old had little answer, spe...