Charles Oliveira asserts that Islam Makhachev will be a formidable opponent for Jack Della Maddalena, particularly if the fight goes to the ground. Makhachev, aiming to move into the welterweight division after a recent title shift, is expected to be stronger at this weight. Oliveira acknowledges Maddalena's striking capabilities and strategy but emphasizes the risk if Maddalena allows Makhachev to take him down. He believes that once on the ground, Maddalena's chances diminish significantly.
I think Islam is going to do very well in this weight, right? Now, he's going to be much stronger... If [JDM] will let Islam grab him and put him down, it's over.
Maddalena has a very complicated game because he's a guy who doesn't come out to knock [you] out fast, he comes to make you hurt.
I think Jack Della Maddalena is going to do the same fight he did now against Belal, hitting, moving, getting out, hurting, it's a fight. But if you let Islam grab him and take him down, it's over.
While Oliveira had been stripped off his title due to a weight miss, he remains a significant figure in the welterweight discussions regarding Islam Makhachev.
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