Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322
NEW YORK: Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev added a new belt to his trophy case, becoming the new UFC welterweight champion against Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision, 50-45, 50-45, 50-45, on Saturday night at UFC 322 in the main event at Madison Square Garden in New York. A dominant wrestling base made the difference for Makhachev (28-1 MMA), who became the 11th fighter in UFC history to win multiple titles across divisions. The Russian also tied Anderson Silva’s record for the UFC’s longest winning streak with 16 consecutive outings.