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Makhachev told how he was greeted at home after his victory over Della Maddalena
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev told Match TV how he was greeted in Dagestan after defeating Australian Jack Della Maddalena in the title fight.
Makhachev finished 2025 in first place in the UFC rankings, regardless of weight categories. The Russian topped the P4P rankings in mid-November after defeating Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at UFC 322 in New York. He became the first fighter from Russia and the 11th in the history of the promotion to win two championship belts. Prior to this, the Russian vacated the title of champion of the organization in the lightweight division, which is now held by Ilia Topuria.
— How were you greeted at home with belts?
– In a special way. There were a lot of people and guests. We rented a banquet hall and organized a small event so everyone could see each other and take pictures with the belt. We were met very well,” Makhachev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on Match TV.
34-year-old Makhachev has 28 victories and one defeat in mixed martial arts.
Live broadcasts of UFC tournaments can be seen on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
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Tyson Fury’s manager Spencer Brown He shared a striking statement after the Briton’s rematch with Alexander Usik. According to the official, the manager of Ukrainian champion Egis Klimas admitted in a private conversation that the fight was extremely even and the Englishman probably won.
“I met with Usik’s manager” [Эгисом Климасом]and he told me they lost the fight, reporting: “It was an incredibly close fight. You may have covered that,” Brown said.
On the night of December 21, 2025, a rematch for the title of world heavyweight champion according to WBC, WBA, WBO (and also IBO) took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Oleksandr Usyk managed to defend his title – he won by unanimous decision against Tyson Fury – 116-112, 116-112, 116-112!
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MMA fighter Islam Makhachev on Match TV called Russia the best country in the UFC.
Makhachev finished 2025 in first place in the UFC rankings, regardless of weight categories. The Russian topped the P4P rankings in mid-November after defeating Australian Jack Della Maddalena in the welterweight division at UFC 322 in New York. He became the first fighter from Russia and the 11th in the history of the promotion to win two championship belts. Prior to this, the Russian vacated the title of champion of the organization in the lightweight division, which is now held by Ilia Topuria.
— Can we say that our country is now taking a leading position in the UFC?
– 100%. I won’t even say that our country is one of the best – I can say with confidence that it is the best. We now have very strong fighters, many champions. Although the UFC is not so willing to sign our guys, those who are already performing show the level of Russian MMA,” Makhachev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on Match TV.
34-year-old Makhachev has 28 victories and one defeat in mixed martial arts.
Live broadcasts of UFC tournaments can be seen on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Fights
Makhachev: “Opponents start looking for wrestling coaches two or three months before the fight, but it doesn’t work”
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev said on Match TV that his opponents, in preparation for the fight, are unable to reach his level in wrestling.
Makhachev finished 2025 in first place in the UFC rankings, regardless of weight categories. The Russian topped the P4P rankings in mid-November after defeating Australian Jack Della Maddalena in the welterweight division at UFC 322 in New York. He became the first fighter from Russia and the 11th in the history of the promotion to win two championship belts. Prior to this, the Russian vacated the title of champion of the organization in the lightweight division, which is now held by Ilia Topuria.
— Have you already reached the level where you prepare equally for each opponent, and do not adapt to a specific opponent?
– I think yes. It’s no secret that our school is famous for wrestling. This is how Khabib defeated his opponents, and I win. Opponents start looking for wrestling coaches two or three months before the fight, but it doesn’t work. They already understood this. I can fight standing up, but I know that my wrestling is on a different level compared to my opponents,” Makhachev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on Match TV.
34-year-old Makhachev has 28 victories and one defeat in mixed martial arts.
Live broadcasts of UFC tournaments can be seen on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
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