UFC Legend Slips Proof of Jack Della Maddalena Prediction Coming True After Belal Muhammad Bites Dust at UFC 315

UFC 315 turned into a nightmare for Belal Muhammad, as his much-hyped “Canelo hands” couldn’t save him from a brutal defeat. He walked out of the Octagon battered, suffering a broken orbital, a busted nose, and a split lip, on top of losing his title by decision. Despite entering the fight brimming with confidence, Muhammad was outclassed by Jack Della Maddalena and his high-level skills. While many people had doubted the new champion, former UFC champion Michael Bisping always knew his potential. 

JDM is without a doubt one of the most skillful strikers in the division. At UFC 315, Maddalena put on a striking clinic against Belal Muhammad. The former champion is someone who is known more for his relentless wrestling than his stand-up. With takedowns shut down by Maddalena’s rock-solid defense, Muhammad had no choice but to trade hands with the Aussie. At the end, he paid the price. Maddalena’s crisp combinations and surgical accuracy left Muhammad bloodied and broken, a testament to just how dangerous his boxing really is. Well, this is what ‘The Count’ had predicted. 

The former UFC champion always felt that it would be Maddalena’s boxing that would make the difference in the division. He took to his YouTube channel to share what exactly the conversation was during their first interaction. Bisping said, “I said Jack would be a champion a long time ago. When I first met him, I was on an open-top bus driving through the streets of Las Vegas. I said, ” Mate, you are going to be the champion one day. Because the boxing is some of the best in UFC”. Well, JDM has not only proved the prediction of the former champion correct but also fulfilled his own wish as well.

However, Maddalena has no time to rest at all. Just after capturing the belt, the new champion has found himself his new opponent, Islam Makhachev. The soon to be former lightweight champion for a long time has been eyeing a second belt in his career. But it seems JDM is not at all worried about his fight. In his recent interview with Ariel Helwani, he said, “I think I’m going to take him out. Take him out, I think.” It’s very rare for any fighter to make such bold claims about Islam Makhachev. So what does the Dagestani camp think about all such claims? Well, Javier Mendez has the answer for you.

Coach Mendez has some stern words for Jack Della Maddalena before their fight

When it comes to physical stature, Islam Makhachev holds his own against even the likes of welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. Despite competing at lightweight, Makhachev’s frame and strength often mirror those of fighters in the division above. However, more than the physical attributes, it’s the experience that gives an upper hand to the Dagestani fighter. The 33-year-old has already defended his lightweight title four times against some of the elite fighters in the division. From a stylistic standpoint, Islam Makhachev has evolved into a truly complete fighter. While his wrestling has always been world-class, it’s his striking that has taken a major leap forward in recent years.

No longer just a grappling specialist, Makhachev now blends sharp, technical stand-up with his suffocating ground game. This is what coach Javier Mendez reminded JDM during his interview with Submission Radio. The legendary coach has seen Makhachev grow as a fighter and said, “Islam’s a whole different animal than Jack’s ever been involved with. If that fight does materialize, we’re going to see a hell of a fight, and you’re going to see Islam perform at an absolutely incredible level. The weight, it’s not super big for him, so he’s going to be a fairly decent welterweight.” At the moment, the fans are only hoping to get an official announcement of the highly anticipated clash. It will be interesting to see whether JDM can dominate Makhachev just the way he did against Muhammad. 

So, who do you think will win the fight between the two? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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