Former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena has expressed interest in facing Mike Malott in his upcoming bout. Della Maddalena looks to bounce back after consecutive losses to Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates, who rank among the world’s top two welterweights.
Interest in the Matchup
Despite his recent setbacks, Della Maddalena remains a top-ranked contender in the division and anticipates another major matchup. In an interview with Bedtime MMA, as reported by sports.yahoo.com, Della Maddalena confirmed his openness to fighting Malott when asked about the possibility. He stated, “Yeah, for sure. For sure. We’ll see. Yeah. I’d be into that.”
Potential Booking by the UFC
A matchup between Della Maddalena and Malott presents a logical pairing that the promotion should consider. Following his brutal knee knockout victory over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton, Malott named Della Maddalena as the exact type of opponent he wants next. With both fighters showing enthusiasm for the contest, the possibility of the bout coming together increases.
Malott continues his ascent through the welterweight rankings and warrants an opportunity against an upper-echelon division member. Della Maddalena fits that description as one of the elite fighters in the weight class. Meanwhile, a victory over a rising contender like Malott would propel Della Maddalena back toward his ultimate objective of reclaiming the welterweight championship.
The decision now rests with UFC matchmakers to determine whether they will schedule the compelling matchup for the fans.
