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Makhachev Claims UFC Title, Ties Silva's Record

11/16/2025

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Summary

Makhachev Claims Championship

Islam Makhachev became the UFC welterweight champion at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, with a unanimous decision (50-45) over Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden.
The victory made Makhachev the 11th two-division UFC champion, tying Anderson Silva's record for a 16-fight winning streak.
Valentina Shevchenko defended her flyweight title against Zhang Weili, winning decisively.

Summary

Makhachev Dominates UFC

UFC 322, held on November 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featured Islam Makhachev defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision (50-45) for the UFC welterweight title, with the main card at 10 p.m. ET.
In co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko defended flyweight title against Zhang Weili.
Prelims started at 6 p.m. ET.
Bo Nickal defeated Rodolfo Vieira by knockout.
Erin Blanchfield defeated Tracy Cortez by rear-naked choke.

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Historical Context

UFC 100, held on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, marked a pivotal moment in mixed martial arts, drawing over 1.6 million pay-per-view buys. This event featured Brock Lesnar's championship victory, reflecting the UFC's growth since its inception in 1993. The emergence of multi-division champions, like Islam Makhachev, illustrates the sport's evolution and its significant impact on global sports culture.

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Makhachev Claims Championship

Islam Makhachev became the UFC welterweight champion at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, with a unanimous decision (50-45) over Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden.
The victory made Makhachev the 11th two-division UFC champion, tying Anderson Silva's record for a 16-fight winning streak.
Valentina Shevchenko defended her flyweight title against Zhang Weili, winning decisively.

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