Jack Della Maddalena steps into UFC 322 ready to defend his welterweight title for the first time, facing a dangerous challenger in former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The Australian striker earned the belt with precise boxing, relentless pace, and improved takedown defense, making him one of the most complete 170-pound fighters in the division. Makhachev, riding a dominant streak and moving up in weight, enters with a clear plan to impose his world-class grappling and control the tempo early. His ability to close distance and maintain top position could neutralize Della Maddalena’s elite stand-up if he can handle the physicality of the bigger weight class.

This matchup pits two of the sport’s most technically sound fighters against each other, one built on crisp striking and c

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