Every fighter relies on a team and training camp, from Islam Makhachev with Khabib Nurmagomedov to Alex Pereira with Glover Teixeira. Now, Jack Della Maddalena appears to have found his support system. He believes that Craig Jones’ techniques will play a key role in helping him succeed in his upcoming fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.
At UFC Perth media day, JDM noted that the same team has worked together for a number of years, and Jones has helped the last two times. In the past, those methods didn’t produce what JDM wanted, but he is confident that the changes made and Jones’ insights will tip the scales in his favor this time and provide him a better opportunity for success.
“It’s the same team. The same guys who have been working for a long time, Craig Jones has helped out in the last two camps. It hasn’t worked yet, but this time it will for sure,”he said.
Craig Jones played a big part in Della Maddalena’s title win over Belal Muhammad, where JDM’s wrestling defense stood out in a dominant unanimous decision. Now, with Islam Makhachev bringing elite wrestling to the table, the champion remains calm and confident, unfazed by the challenge and aiming to score a finish at UFC 322.
Jack Della Maddalena Targets Dream Finish Against Pound-For-Pound No. 1 At MSG
JDM has stated that he is going for a finish in his next fight, stating that would be the perfect outcome. He thinks it is doable and imagines making a statement in Madison Square Garden by defeating the pound-for-pound number one. For him, if he can get the finish, that would be the ultimate dream sequence.
Islam Makhachev has not lost in over ten years, so a win for Jack Della Maddalena would be a huge upset. After this fight, Makhachev said he is not planning to change divisions right away, but his future could still depend on what chances and matchups come next.
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