Israel Adesanya Predicts Jack Della Maddalena Knockout Over Islam Makhachev

The highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena is generating significant buzz, with the bout likely scheduled for late 2025 either at Madison Square Garden or Las Vegas. Makhachev, moving up from lightweight, is known for his grappling and strength, but experts and fighters like Israel Adesanya and Khabib Nurmagomedov consider Della Maddalena a formidable challenge due to his size, striking, and calmness in the Octagon. Adesanya predicts that Makhachev will struggle with Della Maddalena's scrambles and ability to get back up, favoring the welterweight champion to win by knockout. Khabib also acknowledges Della Maddalena as Makhachev's toughest opponent yet, emphasizing his threat beyond previous challengers. Fans and insiders are eager to see if Makhachev can adapt to the welterweight division and overcome this stylistic challenge, with both camps preparing intensely for what could be a defining fight in Makhachev's career. The fight's location and exact date remain unconfirmed, but the event is expected to be one of the biggest UFC matchups of the year.