Islam Makhachev won the UFC welterweight championship by defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision (50-45) at Madison Square Garden, showcasing his dominance with effective grappling and calf kicks. This victory marked Makhachev’s 16th consecutive win, as he stepped up a weight class after relinquishing the lightweight title for new challenges. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko retained her flyweight title against Zhang Weili, winning decisively with another 50-45 score. The event was marred by a pre-fight brawl involving MMA fighter Dillon Danis, causing a brief delay.
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