Jack Della Maddalena Plans to Work with Alexander Volkanovski to Prepare for Islam Makhachev Clash

Jack Della Maddalena plans to work with Alexander Volkanovski to prepare for Islam Makhachev clash

Newly minted UFC welterweight kingpin Jack Della Maddalena next has Islam Makhachev in his crosshairs and intends to enlist the services of someone quite familiar with the former UFC lightweight champ

Jack Della Maddalena Reveals Plan to Beat Islam Makhachev: It’s a tough fight”

The new UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena maintained his unbeaten UFC record by dethroning Belal Muhammad with a gritty unanimous decision win.   His journey ahead only gets tougher as he will be facing the pound-4-pound number 1 fighter Islam Makhachev. The Australian fighter seeks to get vengeance for Alexander Volkanovski’s defeats against Makhachev.  As far as the plan is concerned, JDM will thoroughly review the Dagestani fight…

Charles Oliveira reveals the real reason Islam Makhachev is leaving lightweight, and it's not Ilia Topuria

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira says Islam Makhachev is moving up due to weight struggles, not to avoid Ilia Topuria.

Jack Della expects Islam Makhachev to be ‘a better version of Belal,’ enlists Alex Volkanovski for UFC battle plan

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Newly-crowed welterweight champion, Jack Della Maddalena, is expected to make his first UFC title defense against former lightweight kingpin, Islam Makhachev, at one of the promotion’s upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) cards in the fall. Makhachev surrendered his 155-pound strap (now up for grabs at this event) in his quest to become a two-division champion and could present a bigger challenger than Belal Muhammad, who …

Jack Della Maddalena on Islam Makhachev Fight: 'I’m Pretty Confident I Can Get This One Done,' Plans Camp With Volkanovski in Wollongong

Jack Della Maddalena, the newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, is gearing up for a high-stakes title defense against former lightweight king Islam Makhachev. In an interview on May 21, 2025, the Australian fighter shared his strategy, acknowledging Makhachev’s elite skills while expressing confidence in his preparation. The fight, though not officially dated, is expected later ...

Take the Jon Jones Route! Ex-UFC Fighter Rips Islam Makhachev’s UFC Legacy Plans

Set to vacate his lightweight crown next month, Russian star Islam Makhachev has been urged to think twice about his plans for legacy by ex-UFC fighter Alan Jouban. Makhachev, who still holds the lightweight crown, will become a former gold holder as soon as UFC 317 at the end of next month during International Fight Week. To make a welterweight move, the Dagestani lightweight champ will leave his 155lbs crown behind — as instructed by the promo…