Jack Della Maddalena is no easy fight, and even Islam Makhachev ’s longtime coach Javier Mendes knows it. As Islam prepares to move up to welterweight, many are questioning if it’s the right call. UFC veteran Chael Sonnen recently weighed in, warning that Makhachev is taking a big gamble by stepping into a new division.

This isn’t the first time Chael Sonnen has spoken out about Islam Makhachev’s move to welterweight. The two have gone back and forth in the past, trading shots online, but despite that history, Sonnen continues to raise serious questions about the risks involved. In a recent YouTube video, the UFC veteran shared his thoughts on Makhachev’s situation.

“What an incredibly difficult situation to put Islam in. If he loses, are you going to run back to 155, which, by the

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