Jack Della Maddalena in victory over Belal Muhammad |. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
New welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) and preparing to defend his belt for the first time, Jack Della Maddalena expresses great confidence in perhaps one of the biggest challenges in his career. Scheduled to face Islam makhachev on November 15th, at UFC 322The fighter demonstrates that he is not so afraid to test his strength against the Russian next.
Victorious before Belal Muhammad |, the Australian used experience to offer a controversial opinion when comparing his next opponent to the Palestinian. In Jack's view, his latest victim's stand-up combat is superior to Makhachev's.
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"I think (Makhachev's) punches are easier than Belal's. Because he (always) stays in the same stance. He has a more traditional style. But yes, he's tough. He's the number one in the pound-for-pound division. So, it's going to be a tough fight. But I think we'll watch all his fights again, come up with a solid game plan, and start working on that," Jack said in an interview with The West Sport.
Jack Della Maddalena will face Islam makhachev Next. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS
An underdog at bookmakers, Jack has the vote of confidence from names like Robert whittaker e Colby covingtonBoth athletes stated that they believe the Australian has a better chance, while also classifying Makhachev's striking as less dangerous. In the champion's coach's view, the advantage will be in conditioning and the strength he exerts during the Octagon fight.
Protagonists of UFC 322Jack and Makhachev will face off on November 15th in New York. The Russian relinquished his lightweight title (up to 70,3kg) to try and fulfill his dream of becoming a double champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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