Jack Della Maddalena Vows to Dominate Islam Makhachev at UFC 322

The UFC welterweight champion from Australia, **[Jack Della Maddalena](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jack-della-maddalena)**, expressed his mindset ahead of the fight against 34-year-old Russian **Islam Makhachev**. Their matchup is set for November 16 at UFC 322 in New York (USA).

«Islam has elite wrestling skills, and we’ve been focusing heavily on grappling while preparing for him. My goal is to keep him at a distance and utilize my striking advantage, which I believe is significant. The fight with Makhachev will mirror my bout with Belal. Islam will aggressively seek the takedown. I believe I can get back to my feet in every round, strike him, and inflict damage. I will break Makhachev and take him out. It’s a dream to finish at Madison Square Garden, to set the arena on fire, and to solidify my place among the greatest welterweights ever,» Della Maddalena stated in an interview with the UFC press team.