{"id":641453,"date":"2025-11-10T06:12:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T05:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=641453"},"modified":"2025-11-10T06:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T05:12:12","slug":"islam-makhachev-believes-he-has-all-the-striking-tools-set-promises-to-showcase-them-at-ufc-322","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/islam-makhachev-believes-he-has-all-the-striking-tools-set-promises-to-showcase-them-at-ufc-322\/","title":{"rendered":"Islam Makhachev Believes He Has All The Striking Tools Set; Promises To Showcase Them At UFC 322"},"content":{"rendered":"

Islam Makhachev has built his championship reign on dominant grappling and suffocating ground control. The former lightweight king has made opponents look helpless with his relentless wrestling and submission threats. <\/p>

But now, ahead of UFC<\/a> 322 fight against Jack Della Maddalena, Makhachev is making bold claims about a different aspect of his game. He’s promising to show the world his striking skills have reached elite levels. <\/p>

Islam Makhachev Promises To Showcase Elite Striking At UFC 322<\/h2>

Makhachev has never been known primarily as a striker, though he’s shown solid standup throughout his career. In a recent conversation with the UFC, Islam Makhachev teased his improved striking and declared he’s ready to prove he’s the best fighter on the planet.<\/p>

“I can strike with anyone. On November 15, I will show you who the best fighter in the world is.” <\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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