Islam Makhachev wins welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Islam Makhachev secured the welterweight championship by dominating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. Makhachev, a pound-for-pound top fighter, moved up from lightweight after relinquishing his title in May 2025 to pursue this second championship. This victory adds Makhachev to the list of two-division champions in UFC history. His first title defense is scheduled for August 15 against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
- •Makhachev won the welterweight title at UFC 322.
- •He previously held the lightweight championship before moving up.
- •This marks his first fight in the welterweight division.
- •Makhachev's first title defense is on August 15 against Ian Machado Garry.
- •UFC 322 took place in August 2026.
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