Islam Makhachev is close to exceeding Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Dagestani fighting legend, who did not win title fights at two different weights. If Makhachev wins at UFC 322 against Jack Della Maddalena, he will have a second title at welterweight, adding a second belt to his legacy. Merab Dvalishvili suggests that Makhachev has the requisite submission skills to grab the second belt, mentioning a well-deserved set of skills and crushing adaptability outside Khabib’s fighting style.

While Dvalishvili described Della Maddalena as a good striker, he emphasised the fact that Makhachev is tricky. ‘The Machine’ said the champ will learn from the fight between him vs. Belal Muhammad and will adjust accordingly. Consequently, he expected it would be difficult but was confident that Dagestani had

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