Islam Makhachev has etched his name into the annals of UFC lore. The Dagestani powerhouse dominated Jack Della Maddalena on the ground en route to a unanimous decision victory at UFC 322 on Saturday night , becoming the eleventh double champion in UFC history while simultaneously tying Anderson Silva's legendary 16-fight UFC winning streak.

In front of a roaring Madison Square Garden crowd, Makhachev put on a masterclass in wrestling and control, dictating the pace of the entire five-round main event contest. The former lightweight champion showcased his signature wrestling dominance, maintaining an imposing 76 percent control rate in clinch and ground exchanges while landing all 4 takedown attempts. Della Maddalena, despite his athleticism and technical prowess on the feet, found hims

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