{"id":6472,"date":"2025-11-16T10:14:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T09:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=6472"},"modified":"2025-11-16T12:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T11:23:31","slug":"islam-makhachev-dominates-jack-della-maddalena-writes-a-new-chapter-in-ufc-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/islam-makhachev-dominates-jack-della-maddalena-writes-a-new-chapter-in-ufc-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Islam Makhachev Dominates Jack Della Maddalena, Writes a New Chapter in UFC History"},"content":{"rendered":"

On a historic night at Madison Square Garden, Islam Makhachev<\/strong> showed why he is not just a champion, but a complete combat system<\/strong>. Facing the 77 kg king, Jack Della Maddalena<\/strong>, the Dagestani moved up a weight class for a second title\u2014and the result was decisive: five rounds of total domination and a unanimous decision victory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Judges scored it 50-45 \u00d7 3. With nearly 20 minutes of total control, Makhachev becomes the 11th double champion in UFC history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How Makhachev Controlled the Fight<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Round 1: Establishing dominance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Accepted a stand-up exchange to show confidence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sudden level change with a single leg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Clean takedown and immediate pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The strategy was clear: take mental and physical control from the very beginning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Round 2: Tactical ground mastery<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Another takedown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Work in dominant position<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Restriction of all escape space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Testing Jack\u2019s patience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Here lies the difference: Makhachev\u2019s strength is in the system, not in a single strike<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Round 3: Stand-up variation and ground control<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Precise low kicks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Smooth transitions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Third takedown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Gradual fatigue of Della Maddalena<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The Australian starts to realize: \u201cI have no answers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Round 4: Repetitive yet strategic control<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Another takedown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Dominant ground control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Psychological and physical exhaustion for the opponent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The fight is being won as much mentally as technically.<\/p>\n

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