The UFC 322 champion will face an improved Khabib Nurmagomedov.
‘The Eagle’ is currently in New York City Helping Islam Makhachev to prepare for the opportunity to become a two-division UFC champion.
Makhachev, who vacated his lightweight title earlier this year will now challenge Jack Della Maddalena to the welterweight crown, an accomplishment that Nurmagomedov never attempted on the way to success in the UFC.
Many believe two-division glory will see Makhachev surpass his mentor’s MMA résumé. Della Maddalena believes he is already a skilled fighter.
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Jack Della Maddalena touts Islam Makhachev as a ‘cleaner’ striker than Khabib Nurmagomedov was
Makhachev is a…
2025-11-06 18:00:00
