US EditionJack Della Maddalena issues bold preview of Islam Makhachev fight: "Stuff the takedowns"
- Jack Della Maddalena won the UFC welterweight title by defeating Belal Muhammad in Montreal on May 10, 2025.
- Islam Makhachev vacated his UFC lightweight belt to pursue Della Maddalena's welterweight title later this year, following UFC policies on dual championships.
- Della Maddalena, inspired by Australia's previous UFC champions Rob Whittaker and Alex Volkanovski, embraces a striking style and aims to counter Makhachev's grappling strengths.
- Della Maddalena confidently said, "I think I can take him out," while Makhachev warned he will "show you a different level" in their anticipated welterweight title fight.
- Their matchup suggests a high-stakes contest likely shaping UFC welterweight division dynamics and indicating Makhachev’s ambition for double champion status.
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Makhachev vs Maddalena: A Potential Fight for the Ages - Real News Now
Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) contender, Irina Alekseeva, shares her predictions on the potential face-off between fighters Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena. It might be surprising to some that Alekseeva posits that Makhachev has what it takes to triumph over Maddalena. She attributes this to the versatile fighting style that Makhachev possesses, demonstrating prowess not just in wrestling, but an uncanny ability to execute a knockout…
Islam Makhachev: warns Jack Della Maddalena after UFC 315, vows to show “different level” in potential welterweight title clash
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has issued a clear warning to newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, saying he will “show you a different level” if the two meet in the octagon. Della Maddalena secured a unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315 in Montreal, taking the welterweight title in what was Muhammad’s first defence. The result opens the door for Makhachev, the reigning lig…
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