Veteran mixed martial arts figure and commentator Daniel Cormier has shared his recommendations for former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Cormier suggests that Makhachev should prioritize enhancing his wrestling capabilities as he potentially prepares for a significant fight against welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena.
Cormier commented on the prospective matchup, calling Islam versus Jack a “great fight.” He specifically highlighted Della Maddalena`s solid defense against takedowns. Drawing on recent history, Cormier pointed to Makhachev`s bout with Dustin Poirier as an instance where Islam reportedly faced more difficulty securing takedowns than he typically does. According to Cormier`s analysis, dedicated effort towards improving wrestling technique is essential for Makhachev.
The potential clash between Makhachev and Della Maddalena follows reports indicating that Makhachev might be willing to vacate his lightweight championship to pursue a title challenge in the welterweight division against Della Maddalena.
