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Jack Della Maddalena, an underdog, is expected to face a tough challenge against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, but he has strong support from notable fighters like Israel Adesanya and Danny Roberts, who believes Maddalena can prevail in all aspects of the fight and potentially finish Makhachev.
Kamaru Usman is advocating for a title shot, expressing interest in fighting the winner of UFC 322 between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, emphasizing his desire to reclaim his place at the top of the welterweight division and highlighting the significance of a potential fight with Makhachev for the UFC's future events.
Israel Adesanya predicts that Jack Della Maddalena will knock out Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, expecting an early finish and challenging the expectations for the fight, which has sparked mixed reactions among fans.
Renato Moicano suggests that Islam Makhachev is nearing the end of his MMA career, believing he might retire after a couple more fights, especially if he wins his upcoming bout at UFC 322 against Jack Della Maddalena, as he has already achieved significant success and recognition.
Dustin Poirier analyzes the UFC 322 main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, highlighting Maddalena's striking and takedown defense as key factors against Makhachev, who is competing at welterweight after a successful lightweight reign. Poirier, familiar with Makhachev from UFC 302, believes the fight will hinge on Maddalena's ability to stay off the mat and utilize his boxing skills, while noting Makhachev's physicality and experience.
Jack Della Maddalena aims to prove that Islam Makhachev, who is moving up to welterweight for the first time, does not belong in the division, and he is eager to challenge the pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter to solidify his own legacy, despite being the underdog.
Jack Della Maddalena, the reigning welterweight champion, plans to defend his title multiple times before considering moving up divisions, though he is interested in a future fight against Khamzat Chimaev. His immediate focus is on defending his belt against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, with ambitions of making his mark at 170 pounds first.
UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev predicts Islam Makhachev will win his upcoming welterweight title fight against Jack Della Maddalena, citing Makhachev's wrestling as a key factor. The fight is set for UFC 322, and the outcome could influence future matchups, especially if Della Maddalena or Makhachev win, with potential for Chimaev to face the winner.
Jack Della Maddalena's coach believes he can finish Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, citing Makhachev's perceived lack of chin compared to Belal Muhammad, and considers Makhachev the GOAT in MMA, making the upcoming fight highly anticipated.
At UFC 318, Max Holloway successfully defended the BMF title, which has a complex history and is not on the line in the usual way. Ilia Topuria claims the belt, but Jack Della Maddalena, as the lineal champion, dismisses this claim. Holloway calls for clearer rankings to determine rightful challengers for the BMF belt.
Jack Della Maddalena narrowly avoids an upset in his welterweight fight against Bassil Hafez at UFC on ESPN 49, winning by split decision. Hafez, who took the fight on short notice, had a strong start but ultimately couldn't maintain his performance, allowing Della Maddalena to land heavy blows and secure the victory. This marks Della Maddalena's fifth consecutive win in the UFC welterweight division.
UFC Vegas 77 is set to feature a women's bantamweight fight between Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva, with Holm aiming to secure a win and potentially position herself for a shot at the vacant title. In the co-main event, Jack Della Maddalena is expected to dominate against short-notice opponent Bassil Hafez. Other notable fights include Ottman Azaitar vs. Francisco Prado, Albert Duraev vs. Jun Yong Park, and Norma Dumont vs. Chelsea Chandler. Terrance McKinney and Nazim Sadykhov are both aggressive finishers, making their bout an unpredictable one.
Jack Della Maddalena's UFC 290 fight has been canceled for the second time in a week after his opponent, Josiah Harrell, withdrew due to a medical issue caused by moyamoya disease. Harrell's manager called the diagnosis a "blessing in disguise." Della Maddalena had previously lost his original opponent, Sean Brady. The updated UFC 290 lineup includes a featherweight title unification fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez.