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Islam Makhachev dominated and dethroned Jack Dell Maddalena meaning he became the new UFC welterweight division champion.
Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev met in the most important fight of the blockbuster UFC 322 gala in New York. The duel was contracted for five rounds in the welterweight division limit, and the UFC championship belt was at stake.
For the Australian it was the first defense of the belt while for the Dagestan it was the premiere fight in a higher weight category. For both fighters, it was undoubtedly a legacy fight. JDM entered the octagon with a series of eighteen wins in a row.
Islam Makhachev started with low kicks, and Jack Della Maddalana countered them with boxing action. Good straight punches of the Australian, after which the Dagestanian brought out a front kick. Makhachev in great style obtained a bring. JDM in the half guard, while Islam attacked with punches from the top. Della Maddalena made an attempt to get up, which Islam countered with a strong grip behind his rival’s back. The champion failed to break free of the challenger and again landed on his back on the first floor. Makhachev attacked with ground and pound punches. Islam tried a pinning brabo however Della Maddalena excused himself. At the end of the round, JDM surprised with an attempted leg leverage.
Islam Makhachev is active, first he entered the champion with a boxing action, after a while he tried to intercept the leg and bring. After a low kick JDM changed position, and then under the net he let himself be brought down. Islam’s confident, calm and methodical groundwork. The Dagestan’s domination was coming to an end. Towards the end of the round Makhachev began to hit harder which allowed Della Maddalena to return to the standup.
Islam Makhachev dictates the pace and hits nicely with low kicks. The former lightweight division champion attacked with a high kick but minimally missed. Finally, Jack paced himself, who responded with punches in the clinch. A repeat of the previous rounds, Islam moves his opponent to the first floor with extreme ease. Solid ground and pound by Islam. The Dagestanian again tried to pin the choke, however, nothing came of it. Three rounds to Makhachev’s account, if Della Maddalena wants to win then he must finish his rival before time.
Islam Makhachev works very calmly on the feet and more often hits in the stand-up, however, he does not catch fire and does not move for a blind knockdown. However, when the Dagestani moved for his rival’s legs he knocked him down with remarkable ease. Makhachev overlaps behind Dell Maddalena’s back. The fight is basically to one goal which makes the audience in the stands quiet.
Jack moved more offensively in the fifth round for which he was quickly rebuked. Islam immediately brought his opponent to the first floor. The Dagestanian worked on catching his rival’s hand to americana, however, nothing came of it. Stabilization of positions and not much action in the final round. An attempted choke on the part of Islam. Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision of the judges.
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