Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker recently shared his perspective on a potential future fight between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena.
“Islam would likely employ tactics similar to Belal [Muhammad]`s against Jack, but execute them more effectively. Much better. The big question, however, remains: if Volkanovski could land strikes on Islam, then Della Maddalena is certainly capable of doing the same.”
He added, “Jack prefers fighting in close proximity, which leaves him susceptible to takedowns. Makhachev holds a significant advantage over Muhammad in this aspect. Additionally, Islam is tactically superior. Ultimately, what does this all mean? I`m not sure,” Whittaker concluded.
Whittaker`s comments were made during an appearance on the MMArcade podcast.
