Islam Makhachev placed on a dominant efficiency contained in the Octagon at UFC 322, simply defeating Jacques Della Maddalena to win the UFC welterweight world title and carve his title into historical past as a two-division champion.
‘JDM’ appeared to be placing Makhachev on the again foot early on, however that did not deter the Dagestan from firing a single-leg shot lower than two minutes into the match. Makhachev simply pounded “JDM” into the mat and maintained high management for over three of the five-minute opening rounds.
The second and third rounds have been comparable, with Makhachev largely dictating the tempo and controlling the motion on the mat. By the top of the third spherical, “JDM” seemed to be struggling along with his proper leg after absorbing a lot of Makhachev’s calf kicks.
Because the struggle wore on, and after giving Makhachev one other takedown lower than two minutes into the fourth match, it appeared as if ‘JDM’ had no reply.
Unable to advance within the final two rounds, all of it got here all the way down to the fifth spherical, however “JDM” desperately wanted a end to defend his welterweight title. Sadly, the Australian had no solutions between rounds and in the end relinquished the 170-pound crown after conceding one ultimate takedown.
official outcomes: Islam Makhachev def. Jacques Della Maddalena wins the UFC welterweight world title by unanimous resolution (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).
