Makhachev surprised by Della Maddalena's wrestling deficiency

Islam Makhachev was taken aback by Jack Della Maddalena's lack of wrestling skills during their bout at UFC 322. Makhachev, who now holds the welterweight title, dominated the match with four successful takedown attempts and extensive control time. Della Maddalena, who had previously shown resilience against Belal Muhammad, struggled against Makhachev's tactics. Makhachev noted that Della Maddalena relied on a singular move to counter takedowns, which he easily defended. The victory adds to Makhachev's impressive record, with potential challengers like Michael Morales and Kamaru Usman in line for future title shots.

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