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Islam Makhachev Dominates Justin Gaethje, Becomes Two-Division UFC Champion
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Published November 16, 2024, at 06:29 AM PST
Makhachev’s Decisive Victory at UFC 322
Islam Makhachev defeated Justin Gaethje by unanimous decision at UFC 322 on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, to claim the UFC Welterweight Championship. This victory makes Makhachev a two-division champion, holding titles in both the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions (UFC.com).
Makhachev controlled much of the fight, repeatedly taking Gaethje down and maintaining dominant positions on the ground. He spent long stretches controlling Gaethje in the first three rounds, while also landing the more notable strikes during the exchanges on their feet. His takedown timing was especially effective, consistently grounding Gaethje before the former champion could mount a defense and inflicting enough damage to maintain control (UFC.com).
Record-Breaking Performance
With this win, Makhachev tied Anderson silva’s UFC record for the longest consecutive winning streak in the octagon, extending it to 16 victories (UFC.com). The victory definitively answers questions about his ability to successfully move up to the welterweight division and continue his championship form.
The judges’ scorecards reflected makhachev’s dominance: 49-45, 49-45, and 49-45, all in favor of Makhachev (UFC.com).
Looking Ahead to 2025
The decisive nature of Makhachev’s win establishes him as the clear champion in the welterweight division and sets the stage for a compelling 2025. Potential challengers and future matchups are already being discussed within the UFC community.
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