Champion Della Maddalena exudes confidence and promises to break Makhachev at UFC 322.

Della Maddalena promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Jack Della Maddalena has quite a mission ahead of him in the main fight of UFC 322This Saturday (15), in New York (USA), the Australian, champion of the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), will put the title on the line for the first time against Islam makhachev, who is seeking his second title in a different category. For the highly anticipated duel, the athlete has been listed as the underdog by bookmakers, but this status does not worry him.

On the contrary, in the 'Countdown' program for the UFC 322JDM exuded confidence in his victory against the feared Russian. And the Australian's stance is understandable. While Makhachev has 15 consecutive wins, the welterweight champion, on the other hand, is undefeated in the company and comes into the fight riding an eight-fight winning streak.

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Della Maddalena's two career losses came in his first MMA fights in 2016. Showing improvement in takedown defense and impressing in striking, the Australian, at his peak and determined to dominate the welterweight division, promises to make a name for himself against Makhachev. In fact, analyzing the fight, the athlete projects that he will frustrate the favorite in wrestling and punish him with his strikes.

“I see the fight as similar to the fight against Belal. Makhachev will try a few more takedowns, but I believe I'll be able to get back up and land a good strike, hurt him, break him, and knock him out. It would be a dream to get the knockout at Madison Square Garden, blow up the place, and solidify myself as one of the greatest welterweights. My advantage is being a better MMA fighter than him. I'm going to break Makhachev and take his place in the pound-for-pound rankings. It will be a great moment for my career and my legacy,” said the champion.

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Jack Della MaddalenaThe 29-year-old began his MMA career in 2016, participated in the Contender Series in 2021, debuted in the UFC in 2022, and became the welterweight champion in 2025. In the organization, the Australian has fought eight times and won all of them. His main victories were against... Belal Muhammad |, Gilbert Durinho, Kevin holland e Randy Brown.