Capturing the welterweight title by dethroning dominant competitor Belal Muhammad back in May, Jack Della Maddalena takes to the cage once again this weekend at UFC 322. Endeavoring to defend his strap for the first time at the storied Madison Square Garden stadium, the Aussie will lock horns with previous lightweight juggernaut Islam Makhachev.
For nearly three years, Makhachev ruled atop the 155-lb rankings as a remarkable champion, garnering four defenses with astounding victories over Alexander Volkanovski twice, Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano. Undefeated for over a decade, the Dagestani legend will now attempt to pursue further glory up a division to become the 11th athlete ever to claim two UFC championships.