The high-stakes welterweight bout between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev will headline UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
- Jack Della Maddalena faces Islam Makhachev in a welterweight main event at UFC 322, held November 15 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
- Makhachev currently holds the lightweight championship title while he attempts to win a second championship title in a different weight division.
- Maddalena enters the match with an impressive winning streak which demonstrates his exceptional boxing skills and accurate striking abilities.
- Makhachev demonstrates his exceptional grappling ability together with his ability to apply constant pressure and his submission techniques which he learned from the Dagestani wrestling system.
- The upcoming fight between both fighters represents the most awaited fight of the year, which will show whether one fighter can control the Octagon while the other fighter creates disarray.
Main Event Odds
Jack Della Maddalena: +220
Islam Makhachev: -270
Full Fight Card Odds
- 170 lbs.: Jack Della Maddalena (+220) vs. Islam Makhachev (-270)
- 115 lbs.: Valentina Shevchenko (-105) vs. Zhang Weili (-115)
- 170 lbs.: Sean Brady (-125) vs. Michael Morales (+105)
- 170 lbs.: Leon Edwards (+155) vs. Carlos Prates (-185)
- 155 lbs.: Beneil Dariush (+175) vs. Benoît Saint Denis (-210)
Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev will compete in the main event of UFC 322 which takes place on November 15. Makhachev begins his highly anticipated move to the welterweight division as he faces one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The odds at -270 demonstrate that Makhachev stands as the main contender for victory. The Russian champion who has a professional record of 27-1 uses his grappling techniques and high fighting intelligence to dominate the lightweight division. At 170 pounds he intends to expand his athletic achievements by facing tougher competition.
Della Maddalena is the underdog going into this matchup at +220. The Australian challenger has a strong record inside the UFC octagon and is 18-2 overall in his professional career. JDM wants to show that his boxing skills can defeat Dagestani grappling through his precise punching and timing skills which he established through his boxing experience in the ring.
Makhachev stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches with a reach measurement of 70.5 inches. At 58 percent accuracy he lands 2.63 significant strikes per minute while sustaining damage at a rate of 1.55 strikes per minute. The fighter maintains an exceptional takedown performance record which includes 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and 90 percent takedown defense while achieving 53 percent accuracy on his takedown attempts. The fighter uses his grappling skills to achieve submission victories at a rate of 1.13 submissions for every 15 minutes of battle time.
Della Maddalena stands at 5 feet 11 inches tall with a 73-inch reach which provides him extra natural size and range advantages in the welterweight division. He has a 67% knockout rate, and clean, technical boxing combinations have been the mainstay of his victories. The Australian possesses excellent timing and defensive skills in addition to his ability to maintain balance and execute proper footwork and select shots effectively.
Both competitors have some momentum and confidence going into UFC 322, having recently won. The match will occur at one of mixed martial arts’ biggest venues which showcases Makhachev’s superior grappling skills and control abilities against Della Maddalena’s precise striking techniques and continuous attacking style.
Tale of the Tape
The two fighters will face each other in the orthodox stance because they have contrasting physical attributes and fighting techniques. Jack Della Maddalena stands at 5’11” which makes him 1 inch taller than Islam Makhachev who reaches 5’10” and possesses a 70.5-inch reach. Both fighters weigh 170 pounds which qualifies them for the welterweight division while they share a leg reach measurement of 40.5 inches.
The mixed martial arts fighter Makhachev displays his technical abilities as one of the most skilled fighters in the current MMA scene. His combat style depends on three fundamental elements which include continuous attacking and his capability to execute wrestling techniques and maintain his position on the ground. Through his ability to control clinches and maintain top pressure he uses his powerful takedown abilities to drain his opponents’ energy while sustaining his defensive skills. The Russian fighter tests his ability to compete against larger opponents by fighting at welterweight while maintaining his exceptional power and speed.
Della Maddalena represents the ideal archetype of a small fighter who possesses fast hands and delivers powerful knockout strikes. He distinguishes himself from other division fighters by his timing during counterattacks and his boxing skills because he uses body combinations and feints to control fighting distance. The Australian fighter displays his ability to select proper shots when he stays composed which allows him to advance towards Makhachev and disrupt his fighting rhythm and entry points.
Makhachev needs to implement his grappling techniques to achieve victory against JDM who fights as a technical striker with long reach. Della Maddalena’s ability to defend against takedowns and his stamina will determine his capacity to maintain his position in the match.
Both men maintain their calm demeanor during criticism because they possess the qualities of being patient and disciplined. The competition between Australia’s accurate style and Dagestan’s controlling style leads to a true stylistic battle which will determine the match based on a single minor mistake.
Fighting Styles
Jack Della Maddalena enters every fight with a sophisticated boxing foundation. His impressive rhythm comes from his initial short combinations and his following sharp counterattacks and his ability to move his head. The Australian fighter begins his fights by studying his opponents before he starts to apply pressure in the fighting distance. He uses his body strikes during the early fight rounds to create opportunities for his future successful head strikes. Mid-range exchanges provide JDM with the best fighting opportunities because he can control both timing and placement of his attacks.
He tends to maintain his defensive position while keeping his focus during critical moments. He punishes counters and uses subtle feints to entice reactions. His most dangerous moments happen when he moves inside and uses his lateral movement to fight against opponents who attack him directly. His training with top grapplers like Craig Jones and Alexander Volkanovski has helped him develop scramble awareness even though he needs to improve his takedown defense skills.
Islam Makhachev developed his complete fighting style through Dagestani wrestling which follows a systemic approach. He moves between grappling and striking techniques while using body pressure and level changes and low kicks to create openings for takedowns. Makhachev controls the pace of his grounded fights through positional dominance which he uses to exhaust his opponents before he attempts submissions. He remains one of the best MMA fighters today because of his exceptional ability to time both chain wrestling moves and entry techniques.
The Russian champion keeps improving his striking with special focus on his left counterattacks and his front kick technique. His primary purpose of stand-up fighting involves creating openings for clinch work and fence trips instead of delivering high volumes of strikes. Makhachev controls the match because his strong base and excellent balance and his ability to create setups combine with his defensive skills.
Path to Victory
Jack Della Maddalena needs to keep fighting until the end of his fight to achieve victory. He needs to use accurate boxing skills and consistent body movements to maintain distance control which will make Makhachev engage in fights instead of shooting for takedowns. The Australian athlete needs to control his pressure level in order to succeed against Islam who uses counter grappling techniques. Della Maddalena can defeat his opponent through his high punch output and precise striking which he needs to achieve by forcing striking battles and stopping opponents from executing early takedown moves.
Della Maddalena will benefit from the match extending into later rounds. His deep round effectiveness stems from his ability to remain calm while making smart shot selections which advantage him when his opponents fail to maintain their pace. He could use body hooks and jabs to establish scoring chances while disrupting Makhachev’s fighting rhythm. The fighter can establish the match speed by controlling the Octagon center while using feints to create chances for his opponent to attempt takedowns.
The strategy maintains its connection to Islam Makhachev’s wrestling background. He needs to apply pressure on JDM to push him against the fence while executing takedown attempts and closing the distance between them. The clinch will stop Jack from executing his striking attacks while the fighters continuously change their fighting distance. Islam can create real submission chances through his advanced pressure techniques and submission skills after he establishes himself as the top grappler on the ground especially when he uses limb isolation and guard passing techniques. Makhachev uses his striking abilities to create opportunities for his grappling techniques. Counterlefts and front kicks enable him to maintain control over JDM’s entry points.
Makhachev will control the fight through his grappling techniques while he tests Della Maddalena’s stamina with his strike attempts. The Russian fighter has his best chance to win because he possesses both championship round experience and his ability to maintain control over his opponents. Makhachev uses pressure control and transitional grappling to accomplish his goals while Della Maddalena uses distance control and continuous fighting to achieve his objectives. The victor of the match will be determined by which fighter gains control over the fight space and decides the combat distance between close-quarter combat and Dagestani wrestling pressure on the ground.
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It should work in Della Maddalena’s favor the longer the fight continues. He is effective in deep rounds because of his poise and shot choice, especially when opponents slow down. By alternating levels with jabs and body hooks, he could create scoring opportunities and further throw off Makhachev’s rhythm. He might be able to set the tempo and pace by controlling the center of the Octagon and employing feints to elicit reactive takedown attempts.
The strategy is still in line with Islam Makhachev’s wrestling experience. He must pressure JDM against the fence, chain takedown attempts, and close distance early. Jack’s striking attack will be neutralized by clinch control and frequent level changes. Islam’s superior pressure and submission technique could lead to genuine openings if he can establish himself as the top player on the floor, particularly when he isolates limbs and passes guard. The main purpose of Makhachev’s striking is to establish grappling scenes. He could keep JDM honest on entries by using counterlefts and front kicks.
Makhachev will be able to control the terms of engagement and test Della Maddalena’s cardio by combining constant grappling pressure with threats of strikes. The Russian has the best chance of winning because of his championship-round experience and discipline in retaining positional dominance.
In the end, Makhachev’s strategy depends on pressure, control, and transitional grappling, while Della Maddalena’s strategy depends on distance control and steady output. The fighter who controls the fight’s location and whether it takes place at close range or under Dagestani pressure on the canvas will emerge victorious.
