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‘I Am Pretty Confident I Can Get This One Done’- Jack Della Maddalena Confident About Taking Out Islam Makhachev at UFC 322

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The UFC 322 main event on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden promises an electrifying showdown as current welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena defends his title against former lightweight champ Islam Makhachev. Makhachev who vacated his lightweight belt after four-title defenses, is making a bold leap to welterweight, for a direct shot at the 170-pound-crown. With a 27-1 record, including multiple victories over Alexander Volkanovski, Dustin Poirier, and Renato Moicano, Makhachev aims to be only the 11th two-division champion in UFC’s history.

Meanwhile, Jack Della Maddalena earned the welterweight title with a stunning unanimous victory over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, showcasing his tremendous striking prowess and takedown defense. The welterweight champ survived Muhammad’s wrestling, landing 178 significant strikes in a “fight of the night” performance, extending his win streak to 18. The stage is now set for two of the best fighters in the UFC , with both fighters putting their winning streak on the line.

Recently, Della Maddalena had a bold claim about taking on the former lightweight champion and was confident about the outcome of the contest. Let’s find out more.

Jack Della Maddalena’s Bold Claim- Can He Defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 322?

Jack Della Maddalena is brimming with confidence ahead of his welterweight title defense against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. Della Maddalena, who stunned Belal Muhammad with a unanimous decision at UFC 315 to claim the 170-pound belt, believes Makhachev’s striking is less threatening than Muhammad’s.

“I’m pretty confident I can get this one done,” Della Maddalena declared, citing his game plan centered around defending Makhachev’s relentless takedowns. Referencing Alexander Volkanovski’s close fight with Makhachev in Perth, JDM boldly stated, “I think Volk beat him… and I am going to take him out,” signaling his intent to exploit Makhachev’s stand up game with his precise and powerful striking.

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Makhachev, who was initially reluctant to challenge his friend Belal Muhammad, now has all the green light, seeking to avenge Muhammad’s loss while aiming to be the UFC’s 11th double champion. However, Della Maddalena’s 18-fight win streak, including knockouts over Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland, and his elite takedown defense make him a formidable foe. This clash between the two pits Makhachev’s grappling prowess against JDM’s striking mastery, promising to be one of the best fights we may see in 2025.

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