Not every dominant performance generates universal praise from fans and analysts. Some victories look more impressive on scorecards than they feel watching live. Grappling-heavy fights often divide audiences between hardcore enthusiasts and casual viewers. Critics always find something to complain about regardless of actual skill displayed. Islam Makhachev experienced exactly this phenomenon after UFC 322 last weekend. <\/p>
The Russian dominated Jack Della Maddalena for five complete rounds convincingly. He became the 11th two-division champion in UFC history with the victory. Yet some corners of the MMA world dismissed his performance as boring. They wanted explosive finishes instead of technical excellence on display. Now, UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has given his take on Makhachev’s (28-1<\/a>)performance with a passionate defense.<\/p> Georges St-Pierre attended UFC 322 in person at Madison Square Garden. ‘Rush’ witnessed Makhachev’s masterclass against Della Maddalena from cageside seats. He appeared on Adin Ross’ podcast <\/strong>afterward to discuss what he saw. The Canadian legend didn’t hold back when addressing critics of the performance.<\/p> “I was there. I witnessed his performance last Saturday. It was freaking brilliant. Unbelievable. I don’t think he even took a punch. It’s unbelievable. A lot of people that were there said ‘oh, it was a decision’ people who say that, I am sorry, because they don’t know the art of fighting. They have no idea, they don’t understand the art of fighting.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Georges St-Pierre Makes A Passionate Defense<\/h2>