Already a record-setting UFC lightweight champion, Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena from pillar to post at UFC 322 to become just the 11th fighter in promotional history to win belts in two divisions.

Islam Makhachev reacts to the brawl that broke out between his team and Dillon Danis during Saturday's UFC 322

With his one sided win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, Islam Makhachev is now the new welterweight champion. The 170 pound division is hotter than it’s been in years, full to the brim with new young challengers hungry to get their shot at gold.

It was a historic night at UFC 322, but no one made a bigger impact on the history books than new champ Islam Makhachev.

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.