Jack della Maddalena has the mindset to overcome Islam Makhachev, according to a former UFC world champion.
On Saturday evening, the Australian shocked the world by alleviating the Welterweight Riem Belal Muhammad on UFC 315, for a stunned audience in the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The Underdog looked sensational, while he 'remember the name' on his way 'to prove himself as one of the pound-for-pound best in the sport.
Now the attention is switched off on the potential of Maddalena vs Makhachev, with the coach of the Dagestani and said that his hunter is a 'completely different animal' compared to everyone with whom the Aussie has had to deal with earlier.
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Robert Whittaker says Jack della Maddalena beats Islam Makhachev
Robert Whittaker believes that Islam Makhachev will be a much formidable challenge for Jack della Maddalena than his previous opponent.
Nevertheless, 'The Reaper' still believes that his countryman would do the job.
In an interview with Submission Radio, he explained: “It is difficult to try to get an accurate meter about what it will look like, not knowing what Islam will look like when he goes up.
“That is always the question that everyone asks when someone goes up or down a division; so many strangers are involved.
“But say that, I think Islam can do everything that does not, but much better.
“I thought Jack was useful to fight, but it was a fight. I don't think it will be an easy fight for Jack, but I believe in Jack; he has that X-factor, he is hungry there.
“Just like with Belal, just like with Gilbert Burns, I think he can do the impossible.”
Jack della Maddalena unveils or Belal Muhammad has really 'Canelo Hands'
While the now former world champion Welterweight is known for his gripping skills, he spent most of his fight with Maddalena trying to fight.
This played in the hands of his rival, with the valued striker landing stylish shots on the American.
In the aftermath of their match, Maddalena gave his opinion about whether Belal Muhammad really has 'Canelo Hands'.