Islam Makhachev is not limited to his options after winning the welterweight championship at UFC 322
Makhachev is the 11th UFC athlete to win two divisions in the main UFC 322 event, where he dominated the welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena.
Makhachev, who is a skilled wrestler, defeated Della Maddalena in a unanimous decision.
Makhachev wasn’t the only welterweight fighting on Saturday as the undefeated Michael Morales stopped top contender Sean Brady and Carlos Prates knocked out former champ Leon Edwards on the main card.
The new champion is not satisfied with their performance and has set his sights on another competitor in the rankings.
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