It’s not but recognized when Islam Makhachev will struggle Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight title, however the pound-for-pound king is aware of when he needs it to occur.
Russia’s Makhachev is broadly thought of the most effective fighter on earth proper now. He loved a protracted reign because the UFC light-weight champion, however not too long ago vacated his throne to maneuver as much as welterweight. Given his standing among the many sport’s finest fighters, he’s anticipated to stroll proper right into a struggle with welterweight champ Jack Della Maddalena of Australia.
Chatting with MMA Junkie, Makhachev mentioned he’s aiming for October or November for his struggle with Della Maddalena. Nevertheless, if he will get his method, the struggle will occur when the UFC returns to New York Metropolis in November.
Islam Makhachev requires welterweight title shot in Madison Sq. Backyard
“I need to maintain my belt from the light-weight, however it’s not doable as a result of if I struggle with Della Maddalena in October or November,” Makhachev mentioned. “Then in February Ramadan is starting, holding a couple of yr of the light-weight belt [without defending] shouldn’t be what I need to do. It’s not respectful to all these.
“I requested [UFC CEO Dana White] if we’ve some alternative to struggle in Madison Sq. Backyard. It could be honour for me to struggle within the largest enviornment for MMA and boxing. Legendary enviornment.”
The date of the UFC’s upcoming cease in New York Metropolis shouldn’t be but confirmed. Nevertheless, the promotion has been visiting “The Massive Apple” each November since 2017. It virtually at all times does so with certainly one of its largest occasions of the yr.
If Makhachev will get his want and meets Della Maddalena on the cardboard, it might make a suitably large most important occasion. Nevertheless, it’s nonetheless doable different title fights could be added to the invoice too.
