Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is set to challenge for the welterweight title at UFC 322 on November 15th, and many wonder how he’ll size up against the much larger Jack Della Maddalena.

After an eventful UFC 321, the promotion returns to home base for a pair of UFC Fight Night cards. First, a fun featherweight clash headlines the UFC Apex as Steve Garcia and David Onama clash on Saturday.

Islam Makhachev (27-1) has high regard for his upcoming opponent, Jack Della Maddalena (18-2). Makhachev will challenge Maddalena for the welterweight title in the main event at UFC 322 on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

UFC legend shares bold take on Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena fight, saying it could be “very boring or interesting.”

Belal Muhammad admitted making key mistakes against Jack Della Maddalena where he lost the welterweight title in a big upset. After speaking about wanting to strike with his challenger in the build up to the fight, the defending champion was convincingly beaten by the better man.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's unmatched legacy, Islam Makhachev's historic UFC lightweight run, and the rise of talents like Usman and Umar Nurmagomedov all trace back to the guidance of 'The Eagle's' father

Conor McGregor named three things Jack Della Maddalena should focus on to beat Islam Makhachev. Last month the UFC CEO, Dana White, announced that Della Maddalena will fight Makhachev on November