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Jack Della Maddalena Plans to Keep Islam Makhachev Fight Standing

JDM says he won’t play into the former lightweight champion’s wrestling game, aiming to strike instead. “Islam’s got a strong wrestling pedigree… I’m trying not to let him get hold of me. On the feet, I hold a big advantage,” he said. Della Maddalena’s (18-2) knockout-heavy style (12 TKO/KO wins) could test Makhachev’s (27-1) defense if the bout stays upright.