Overview
- He dominated Jack Della Maddalena over five rounds for a 50-45 unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 15.
- The result equals Anderson Silva’s UFC record of 16 consecutive victories.
- Updated welterweight rankings list Makhachev as champion and elevate Ecuador’s Michael Morales to No. 3 after a first-round knockout of Sean Brady.
- UFC CEO Dana White said Dillon Danis will not fight in the promotion again following a backstage brawl with members of Makhachev’s team.
- Media reports estimate Makhachev earned about $3 million for the bout.