Makhachev (28-1) relied on his dominant grappling skills for nearly 25 full minutes to control and nearly drown Della Maddalena (27-2) en route to victory by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) in the main event of UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden.

Islam Makhachev 's quest to become a two-division champion was fulfilled Saturday night, when he smothered Jack Della Maddalena for five rounds to capture the welterweight championship with a unanimou...