The legendary former lightweight champion had the most defences in division history, finishing that run in January with a quick submission of Renato Moicano at UFC 311. He has now moved up to welterweight, where he takes on champion Jack Della Maddalena for a second world title.

ISLAM MAKHACHEV fought back the tears after writing his name into the history books with a blowout victory over Jack Della Maddalena. The Russian wrecking machine challenged JDM for the

His close friend, Belal Muhammad, held the welterweight title at the time, and Makhachev had no desire to fight him. This camaraderie reflects the strong bonds within the MMA community, where personal relationships often influence professional decisions.

UFC 322 opened with Benoit Saint-Denis brutally knocking out Beneil Dariush in just 16 seconds. The result marked the French star’s third straight finish, and every fight on that run has ended inside the distance.

The UFC resumes pay-per-view action this weekend with a stacked card in New York City. The MMA leader will return to Madison Square Garden early on tomorrow morning for its penultimate