Irish star Conor McGregor, a two-weight champion in UFC history, shared his experience ahead of another big fight. He advised Australian fighter Jack Della Maddalena on the upcoming fight against Islam Makhachev.
According to McGregor, Makhachev is not a particularly aggressive and dangerous opponent in the current weight category. "Islam is an easy prey in this weight. He lacks both the ability to knock out an opponent and the skill to fully control the position. His best option is to try to strangle the opponent," the Irish fighter said in his speech.
Conor presented his advice as an appeal to Maddalena, advising her to be mentally prepared. "Fear nothing. Patience, physical training, and anger - with these three things, he loses consciousness before the end of the fifth round. "Trust only yourself and don't stop trying," he said confidently.
These words caused great discussion in the world of war. Because McGregor had previously criticized Islam Makhachev's style and called him a "reserve fighter." But this time he gave Maddalena direct psychological and tactical advice, showing her what mood she should be in for victory.
Jack Della Maddalena will most likely have the opportunity to prove himself at the world level as one of the representatives of the new generation of the UFC. The Australian fighter has defeated his opponents in the opening rounds in the last three fights and is currently considered one of the fastest-growing stars in the UFC.
Islam Makhachev is currently the reigning lightweight champion. Thanks to his brilliant mastery of strangulation techniques and strategic style, many fighters undergo thorough training before confronting him. Therefore, McGregor's statement about "easy prey" generated two opinions among the public: some interpreted his statement as psychological pressure, while others considered it excessive trust.
As a reminder, the fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena will be the central event of the UFC 322 tournament on November 16th. This event is considered one of the most anticipated fight nights of the Dana White promotion this year.
Experts in the world of punching emphasize that this clash will be not only a technical one, but also a psychological one. For Maddalena, this fight is the most important test of her career, and McGregor inspires her to victory with his advice.
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