16.11.2025 17:19
In UFC 322, Islam Makhachev became the welterweight champion by defeating his opponent Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev made history as the 11th person to achieve championship titles in two different weight classes in the UFC. Makhachev said, "Trump, open the White House. I'm coming!"
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In the welterweight championship match held at Madison Square Garden, Islam Makhachev defeated his opponent Jack Della Maddalena with a clear advantage, winning his second weight class championship of his career. All the judges scored the match 50-45 in favor of Makhachev, making the Dagestani fighter the 11th athlete to win titles in multiple categories in the UFC.
"THE HARDEST CAMP" YIELDED RESULTS
The 34-year-old Makhachev, who stated that he went through the 'hardest camp' of his life to transition to welterweight, reached his 16th consecutive victory with a controlling and effective performance against his strong opponent, equaling the organization's record.
MAKHACHEV BECAME A DOUBLE CHAMPION
Makhachev, who vacated the lightweight title in May, won the welterweight championship and became the welterweight champion. The Dagestani fighter is one of the rare double champions in the UFC.
After the fight, Makhachev expressed his emotions by putting both belts on his shoulders, saying, "This is a dream."
"TRUMP, OPEN THE WHITE HOUSE, I'M COMING!"
Speaking while grabbing a bottle of water from the table where journalists were present at the press conference, Makhachev added another confident statement, saying, "All my opponents know this, and no one can stop it. Donald Trump, open the White House, I'm coming!"
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