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Della Maddalena Eyes Finish of Makhachev in UFC 322 Title Defense at MSG

Makhachev’s jump from lightweight frames a two-division bid that elevates the stakes for the welterweight champion’s first defense.

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

  • Welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena defends against Islam Makhachev on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden in the UFC 322 main event.
  • Della Maddalena says he will hunt a stoppage and envisions a knockout scenario that could “blow the roof off” the arena.
  • The champion predicts Makhachev will pursue wrestling early and is preparing for first-round grappling exchanges.
  • His camp plans to bring Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Craig Jones into training to sharpen grappling defense and strategy.
  • Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says Della Maddalena “can definitely get a finish,” as Makhachev arrives after vacating the lightweight title to chase a second belt.