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Makhachev Dominates, Earns GSP's Ultimate Praise
23 Nov
Summary
- Islam Makhachev secured a unanimous decision win in his welterweight debut.
- Georges St-Pierre hailed Makhachev's brilliant and dominant performance.
- Jon Anik suggests Makhachev is on a trajectory to greatness.
Islam Makhachev has ascended to UFC welterweight champion, showcasing a masterful performance against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. Makhachev successfully nullified his opponent's strategy, securing a decisive unanimous decision after five rounds. This victory adds another significant achievement to his already dominant reign in the lightweight division, making him a formidable double champion.
Legendary fighter Georges St-Pierre has publicly commended Makhachev's recent bout. Speaking on Adin Ross' podcast, St-Pierre dismissed critics, describing Makhachev's display as 'freaking brilliant' and 'unbelievable,' highlighting the skill involved in such a dominant win, especially when moving up in weight.
UFC commentator Jon Anik echoed these sentiments on The Anik & Florian podcast. He celebrated Makhachev's impressive showing at 170 pounds and speculated that the fighter is on a trajectory comparable to St-Pierre's legacy. Anik also noted that Merab Dvalishvili shares a similar path toward becoming an all-time great.
