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Della Maddalena Targets Finish as He Preps for Makhachev at UFC 322

The welterweight champion expects early grappling from the former lightweight titleholder, with BJJ coach Craig Jones set to join camp.

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 title against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden in mid-November.
  • Makhachev is moving up from lightweight to challenge for the belt, setting up a stylistic clash between wrestling-heavy pressure and power striking.
  • Della Maddalena says he will pursue a finish and believes a knockout at MSG is achievable against the pound-for-pound No. 1.
  • He anticipates Makhachev will initiate wrestling early and expects first‑round grappling exchanges after reviewing the Belal Muhammad fight.
  • Della Maddalena plans to bring in Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Craig Jones for this camp, crediting his input in the title win over Belal Muhammad.