Islam Makhachev’s pursuit for a historic second world title ended in triumph tonight at Madison Square Garden.
The lightweight champion, who broke the title defence record at 155lb in New York earlier this year and was looking to add another win that would make history, went out there in search of a new legacy-defining victory. City. Standing in his way was newly-crowned champion Jack Della Maddalena, who defeated Makhachev’s pal Belal Muhammad to win gold.
In front of a raucous crowd at the world’s most famous arena, the Russian showed his pure domination over five rounds to claim a second title. It’s a feat never even attempted by the rest of his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov, and sees him make even more history.
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