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Islam Makhachev Smothers Jack Della Maddalena, Becomes Two-Division UFC Champion

NEW YORK —Islam Makhachev is officially part of the UFC’s most exclusive club. The former lightweight king added welterweight gold to his resume at UFC 322, dominating Jack Della Maddalena over five one-sided rounds to become a two-division UFC champion at Madison Square Garden.

Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) handed Della Maddalena (18-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) his first loss in the UFC and took his title by unanimous decision in a fight that was never truly competitive.

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