Islam Makhachev beat Jack Della Maddalena even more dominantly than Makhachev's supporters expected at UFC 322. For Belal Muhammad, much of Makhachev's success came from things you can't easily see. Though Makahchev was a significant betting favorite at UFC 322,

A huge melee broke out at the start of Saturday's pay-per-view main card at Madison Square Garden between members of Khabib Nurmagomedov's team and Danis. Punches were flying in a chaotic scene, which caused security and police officers to intervene. As a result, Danis was escorted out of the arena.

And with his win, the possibility of Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria continues to grow, with fans continuing to call for the fight to happen on the UFC White House event next June. However, even though the fight has the potential to be historical, and the type of fight that could transcend the sport, it should only happen under one condition.

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.

NEW YORK – There's no doubt Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters of his generation, but it looks like that's expanding further, at least according to UFC CEO Dana White.

Getty/UFC Islam Makhachev entered rarified air on Saturday night. Makhachev earned a dominant victory over Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322, winning the welterweight title and placing himself in the pantheon of legends who have won belts in two weight classes in the organization.