Makhachev dominates Della Maddalena to win UFC welterweight belt
Summary
Islam Makhachev won the UFC welterweight championship by defeating Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko retained her flyweight title by defeating Zhang Weili. The event also featured fights with quick knockouts, creating excitement for the audience.Key Facts
- Islam Makhachev won the UFC welterweight title by defeating Jack Della Maddalena in a fight that lasted all five rounds.
- Makhachev used strong grappling skills to dominate the match, winning by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring it 50-45.
- This victory made Makhachev the 11th fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two different weight classes.
- Jack Della Maddalena lost the championship after previously holding an 18-fight winning streak.
- Valentina Shevchenko defended her flyweight belt against Zhang Weili, winning every round on the scorecards.
- Shevchenko became the first female UFC fighter to achieve 60 career takedowns during the match.
- There was a delay in the event because of a brawl involving MMA fighter Dillon Danis near the entrance tunnels.
- Quick knockouts by Beneil Dariush, Carlos Prates, and Michael Morales added excitement to the event.
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