UFC, Islam Makhachev

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Only man to beat Islam Makhachev was cut from the UFC two fights later – where is he now?
Back in October of 2015 in his second UFC outing, the Russian suffered the one and only loss of his professional career. Less than two minutes into the first round, a 23-year-old Makhachev was caught by a huge left hand from Adriano Martins that sent him to the canvas, leading to a knockout finish in Houston, Texas.

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UFC 322 fight card results: Live updates, highlights for Makhachev vs Della Maddalena
UFC 322 results and analysis: Makhachev, Shevchenko dominate the title fights
Islam Makhachev fights back tears after beating JDM at UFC 322 AND surpassing Khabib before celebrating with Hasbulla
ISLAM MAKHACHEV fought back the tears after writing his name into history with a blowout victory over Jack Della Maddalena.

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Makhachev dominates to become 2-weight champion at UFC 322
UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena falls short as Dagestani wrestling star Islam Makhachev creates history
Aussie Jack Della Maddalena’s UFC welterweight title ripped away by Islam Makhachev at UFC 322
And so it proved that Makhachev was simply too good, grappling his way to a unanimous win for his 16th victory in a row (28-1 overall) while becoming the first to defeat Della Maddalena (18-3) since M...

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UFC 322 updates: Makhachev beats Della Maddalena to take welterweight crown
How Islam Makhachev beat Jack Della Maddalena for welterweight title at UFC 322
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UFC 322 results: Carlos Prates becomes the first man to KO Leon Edwards with monster left hand

Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates squared off in a Welterweight bout earlier tonight (Sat., Nov. 15, 2025) at UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In a sensational finish, Prates became the first man to knock out “Rocky.

Masterful Makhachev redraws UFC map with welterweight title win

Islam Makhachev's five-round demolition of Jack Della Maddalena in New York on Saturday caused a seismic shift in the UFC as he claimed the welterweight title at the first time of asking, changing the landscape for potential contenders.
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Islam Makhachev branded new GOAT over ‘cheating’ legend after UFC 322 victory

Off the back of his latest championship exploits, Islam Makhachev has been touted as the potential greatest fighter to ever grace the UFC. Joining an elite members’ club overnight, Islam Makhachev scooped the undisputed welterweight championship in a one-sided win over Jack Della Maddalena to round out an impressive UFC 322 card.

One self-taught team's plan to take down the greatest MMA lineage with 'no credentials'

Islam Makhachev is a part of arguably the most successful MMA team ever. How can Jack Della Maddalena, from an unknown Australian gym, compete?

Today in MMA History: UFC 1 marks the start of something bold and new in combat sports

To those who bought the UFC 1 pay-per-view and took the ride on Nov. 12, 1993, it must have seemed like a wild gamble.
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