Makhachev is coached by UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev joined the elite list of two-weight champions by beating Jack Della Maddalena to become the new UFC welterweight title holder.
Former lightweight champion Makhachev becomes only the 11th fighter to win titles across two divisions in the UFC following a dominant victory at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The Russian was awarded a unanimous points victory from the five-round contest at UFC 322, with all three scorecards having him 50-45 up as his grappling skills proved decisive.
"I feel amazing," Makhachev told the UFC website. "I try to control my emotions but I am so happy.
