Jacques Della Madalena doesn’t anticipate Islamic Makhachev to make the identical error as Beral Muhammad.
The principle occasion of UFC 322 will contain a UFC welterweight championship conflict. Title holder Maddalena will danger his cash in opposition to Makhachev, who vacated the UFC Light-weight Championship for this chance. The matchup will happen inside Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.
Maddalena lately spoke to media members after the coaching session. The 170-pound champion revealed the error Muhammad made within the title battle in Could.
“They’re totally different fighters, they’re totally different challenges,” Della Madarena stated. “Clearly, there are some similarities in grappling model, however I positively see Islam as a totally totally different problem: ending skill, stronger on the ft, a really totally different problem, and I’m enthusiastic about it.
“It begins with the legs and then you definately go from there. He’ll give it a attempt. I feel he’ll in all probability attempt to get into wrestling early, I think about.
Makhachev hopes to win his second UFC title earlier than 2025 ends. He had 4 profitable light-weight title defenses earlier than rising to the division. If Makhachev defeats Madalena, he would be the first fighter since BJ Penn to carry UFC Gold in each the light-weight and welterweight divisions.
Maddalena is attempting to show why he’s the present welterweight ruler, warning that he’s not somebody to underestimate. Makhachev’s camp acknowledges that Madalena feels it’s a troublesome problem given his stand-up and takedown protection. Nonetheless, Makhachev is certain Madarena can’t keep away from working for a very long time.
