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Della Maddalena Eyes Finish, Expects Early Wrestling From Makhachev in UFC 322 Title Clash

The welterweight champion vows to chase a stoppage while preparing for fast-paced grappling threats from Islam Makhachev at 170 pounds.

UFC champion Jack Della Maddalena is preparing for his first welterweight title defence.
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Overview

  • Jack Della Maddalena will defend his welterweight belt against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 in November at Madison Square Garden in New York.
  • Della Maddalena says he will push for a finish and predicts first-round grappling exchanges as Makhachev looks to wrestle early.
  • The champion is bringing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Craig Jones during camp to sharpen his preparation for Makhachev’s grappling.
  • Makhachev has moved up from lightweight after vacating his title, seeking to become a two-division UFC champion.
  • Alexander Volkanovski expressed confidence that Della Maddalena can get a finish and indicated he hopes to train with him before the bout.