Islam Makhachev Defeats Maddalena at UFC 322
Islam Makhachev secured a dominant victory over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. An event recap from SB Nation highlighted Makhachev's performance, analyzing his tactical approach and reinforcing his standing in the lightweight division. The result solidifies his reputation as a top-tier competitor in the organization.
With this victory, Islam Makhachev became the eleventh "champ-champ" in UFC history, having vacated his lightweight title to challenge for the welterweight crown. The win extended his undefeated streak to 16, a run stretching back to 2016. This victory for Makhachev also tied the legendary Anderson Silva's record for the longest winning streak in the history of the UFC. His professional record now stands at an impressive 28 wins and only 1 loss. The fight against Jack Della Maddalena was Makhachev's debut in the welterweight division. The bout took place at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, where Makhachev won via unanimous decision. For Jack Della Maddalena, the loss marked the end of his short reign as welterweight champion. He had previously won the title from Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in May 2025. His professional record is now 18-3-0. The Dagestani fighter's dominant performance, characterized by his high-level grappling, was a key factor in the win. Makhachev averages 3.10 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 56% accuracy rate and boasts a 91% takedown defense. Following the welterweight title win, the division's top contenders are already lining up. The #2 ranked welterweight, Ian Machado Garry, has indicated he has started his training camp in anticipation of being the first to challenge the new champion in 2026.
