Islam Makhachev topped the ranking of the best UFC fighters

Russian fighter Islam Makhachev topped the overall ranking of the best UFC fighters, displacing lightweight champion Ilya Topuria from the first position.

The rating update came after Makhachev's victory over Australian Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision. (50:45, 50:45, 50:45) at the UFC 322 tournament in New York.

The Russian won the welterweight belt, becoming the first dual UFC champion from Russia. Ecuadorian Michael Morales and Brazilian Carlos Prates have risen to the top 5 in the updated welterweight ranking, Sport-Express adds

The Answered challenge: Will Jack Della Maddalena be able to stop Makhachev

The Russian is going for the second belt

On November 16, Islam Makhachev named Russia the strongest country after his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev defeated Maddalena and won the UFC welterweight championship.

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