Jack Della Maddalena's Boring Fight Sets Stage for Ian Machado Garry's UFC 330 Challenge

Jack Della Maddalena's 25-minute grapple fest against Islam Makhachev in November 2025 has set a worrying precedent for Ian Machado Garry ahead of their UFC 330 showdown. Garry, who will be the first welterweight to test Makhachev since his title win, has expressed concerns that he might suffer a similar fate.

What happened?

Garry revealed in a podcast interview with High Performance that he fears being held down for 25 minutes, just like Della Maddalena, would be his worst-case scenario on August 15th. He described the experience as "not fun for anyone" and believes that Makhachev's grappling skills make him a formidable opponent.

Why it matters for Jack Della Maddalena

Della Maddalena's fight against Makhachev was widely considered a boring match, with few risks taken and Makhachev content to cruise to his second UFC world title. Garry's comments highlight the challenges that opponents face when going up against Makhachev's wrestling and grappling skills.

What comes next?

Garry is confident in his ability to keep from getting "JDM'd" and has declared that he's "too good" to suffer the same fate as Della Maddalena. He believes that his divine guidance will help him in the octagon and that he'll be able to outmaneuver Makhachev at UFC 330.

Garry's comments also touch on the importance of taking risks in MMA and not just focusing on not losing. He believes that fighters should focus on winning and leave everything they have in the octagon.

The stakes are high for Garry as he prepares to face Makhachev in the main event of UFC 330. Will he be able to outmaneuver the champion and avoid a repeat of Della Maddalena's grapple fest?

Garry's confidence is palpable, and he's determined to make a statement in the octagon. With his divine guidance guiding him, he's ready to take on the best of the best and prove himself as a top contender in the welterweight division.

The stage is set for an epic showdown at UFC 330, and Garry is ready to put on a show. Can he outmaneuver Makhachev and avoid a repeat of Della Maddalena's 25-minute grapple fest? Only time will tell.

UFC 330 takes place on August 15th, and the world will be watching as Garry takes on Makhachev in the main event. Will Garry be able to overcome the challenges that lie ahead and emerge victorious, or will he suffer the same fate as Della Maddalena?