Islam Makhachev’s fight for the welterweight title is special. Many are predicting this fight – some MMA stars say it’s a 50/50 matchup, but others heavily favor Makhachev. However, Beneil Dariush is picking Jack Della Maddalena to beat the Dagestani fighter.

With the fight approaching, many have noticed Makhachev bulking up. But despite the added size, people still point out the size difference between the former lightweight champ and JDM. Citing that size difference, Dariush is now picking Della Maddalena to defend his belt. In a recent interview with Helen Yee Sports, Dariush said:

“I feel like the size will make a difference. Cardio-wise, JDM has great cardio. So I just feel like JDM will win.”

Team Khabib Nurmagomedov is training the Dagestani fighter to work toward his dream. For

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