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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.
UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden marks the end of the champ-champ era, with recent champions vacating titles to pursue new belts, leading to a focus on high-stakes fights between top contenders rather than current champions competing for dual titles.
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.
Islam Makhachev, preparing for UFC 322's welterweight title fight, has shockingly stated that he will retire whenever Khabib Nurmagomedov advises him to do so, highlighting Khabib's influential role in his career and future plans to stay at welterweight.
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, 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 322 features two major title fights with potential for champions Islam Makhachev and Zhang Weili to become double champions, with expert predictions suggesting high but not certain chances for both to win their second titles, and discussions on key fighters and matchups on the card.
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.
The UFC Vegas 111 event at the APEX featured notable moments like Gabriel Bonfim's win and callout of Colby Covington, but overall the card is expected to be quickly forgotten as fans look forward to UFC 322. Post-fight reactions discuss the event's highlights, referee decisions, and upcoming fights.
Bo Nickal returns to UFC at UFC 322 in New York on Nov. 15, facing Rodolfo Vieira, as part of a card featuring seven fights including title defenses by Jack Della Maddalena and Valentina Shevchenko.
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.