May 10, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Jack Della Maddalena (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Belal Muhammad (not pictured) for the Welterweight Title during UFC 315 at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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“See Them Going Berserk” – Jack Della Maddalena Makes A Bold Prediction In His UFC 322 Fight Against Islam Makhachev

Confidence is everything in MMA. Walk into the cage doubting yourself and you have already lost. Jack Della Maddalena understands this better than most fighters on the UFC roster. The Australian welterweight champion shocked everyone by upsetting Belal Muhammad to win the title at UFC 315. That victory came against one of the best wrestlers in the division, proving Della Maddalena’s skills extend beyond just striking. Now he faces an even bigger challenge in Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 on November 15.

Makhachev is the former lightweight champion chasing two-division glory at Madison Square Garden. Most analysts favor the Dagestani grappler given his pedigree and championship experience. But Jack Della Maddalena isn’t backing down from anyone’s expectations or predictions.

Jack Della Maddalena Predicts A Finish

Speaking with Main Event TV, the welterweight champion laid out exactly how he sees this fight ending. Jack Della Maddalena makes a bold prediction in his UFC 322 fight against Islam Makhachev, envisioning a finish that will blow the roof off MSG. He’s not just hoping to win a decision or survive five rounds. He sees himself finishing one of the best fighters on the planet.

“I just see a finish happening. I see the crowd going wild. And I turn to the corner and see them going berserk.”

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Jack Della Maddalena has built his reputation on devastating striking power and technical precision. His win over Belal Muhammad proved he can outstrike even the most technically sound fighters. Against Makhachev, JDM clearly believes his striking advantages will be too much for the former lightweight champion to handle. Makhachev is moving up to welterweight for the first time, which means dealing with naturally bigger and stronger opponents.

The Australian champion (18-2) has referenced Alexander Volkanovski’s performance against Makhachev in the past, noting that a smaller fighter found success with striking. If Volkanovski could land significant strikes on Islam, then Della Maddalena thinks his own power and size will create even more problems. He’s envisioning landing that perfect combination that puts Makhachev on the canvas and forces the referee to step in.

All the predictions and trash talk mean nothing until these two actually step into the octagon. Della Maddalena genuinely believes he will finish Makhachev and create a legendary MSG moment. Makhachev thinks the welterweight champion is delusional and will learn a harsh lesson about levels in this sport. One of them will be proven right while the other faces the crushing reality of being completely wrong.

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