“This Will Be Quick” – Makhachev Promises Brutal Finish for Maddalena

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has just escalated his verbal war with rising welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena, promising a “brutal and fast” finish if the two ever meet inside the Octagon. In a statement that’s gone viral across combat sports media, Makhachev didn’t mince words: “This will be quick. He won’t survive one round with me.”

With tensions boiling and speculation growing around a potential cross-divisional clash, this latest declaration may be the clearest signal yet that Makhachev is willing to take the fight — not just to defend his dominance, but to silence the growing hype around Della Maddalena.

The Spark Behind the Fire

This showdown-in-the-making began when Jack Della Maddalena — fresh off a blistering first-round KO of Gilbert Burns — took aim at the UFC’s lightweight king during a post-fight interview. Confident and unapologetic, he said:

“If Islam wants to test himself against a real striker, I’m right here. I’ve knocked out everyone in front of me. He’s not special.”

The MMA world lit up instantly. Makhachev, known for his discipline and usually stoic attitude, took this callout personally.

Makhachev Fires Back: “He Has No Idea What’s Coming”

In a recent media scrum in Dubai, Makhachev addressed the rumors of a possible superfight — and made his feelings about the Australian striker crystal clear.

“He’s not ready. He doesn’t understand what happens when I get my hands on people like him. This will be quick. He won’t survive one round.”

“He’s good, I respect the wins. But this isn’t welterweight gatekeepers. This is the top. This is different. He’ll feel it.”

It’s one of the most direct and aggressive statements Makhachev has made since becoming champion. The message? Jack Della Maddalena is no Alexander Volkanovski — and Makhachev plans to show it.

Will the UFC Make It Happen?

With Makhachev dominating at lightweight and Della Maddalena surging toward a welterweight title shot, both fighters are nearing the top of their divisions. But rather than wait for belt defenses, fans and insiders alike are pushing hard for a non-title superfight that could shake up both divisions.

UFC President Dana White was recently asked about the matchup.

“If the fans want it, and the timing’s right, we’ll take a look,” White said. “But both guys have options. We’ll see.”

Rumors suggest UFC 310 or UFC 311 could be potential landing spots for the bout, particularly if Della Maddalena wins his next fight and Makhachev retains his belt again — possibly against Arman Tsarukyan or Dustin Poirier.

A Style Clash for the Ages

What makes this potential fight so intriguing is the clash of styles.

• Islam Makhachev: A suffocating grappler with elite control, powerful top game, and improved striking. His ground-and-pound has broken world-class fighters.

• Jack Della Maddalena: A lethal striker with world-class boxing, head movement, and KO power in both hands. He thrives in chaos and pressures his opponents into mistakes.

Makhachev’s confidence in finishing Della quickly stems from what he sees as a glaring weakness in the Australian’s game: his wrestling.

“He’s never been on the mat with someone like me,” Makhachev said. “All this power doesn’t matter when I put him on his back. He’ll panic.”

But Della Maddalena has brushed off that notion.

“Everyone thinks they’ll just hold me down,” he told The MMA Hour. “Ask them what happened when they tried. I’ll make him shoot from the first second. And if he’s slow, it’s over.”

Volkanovski’s Shadow Still Lingers

Many fans and pundits are comparing this potential fight to Makhachev’s two wars with Alexander Volkanovski, the only man who truly tested the Dagestani champion. Their first fight was a five-round classic. Their second ended with a brutal head-kick KO.

Makhachev clearly sees those comparisons as disrespectful.

“Volk is one of the best. That was a real champion. Jack is just hype. I will finish him fast so people stop saying his name with Volk’s.”

The Stakes Beyond Belts

While the fight may not be for a title, the stakes are enormous.

• For Makhachev, it’s a chance to prove he can handle elite strikers outside of his division — and to shut down the hype around a rising star.

• For Della Maddalena, it’s a fast-track to superstardom. Beating the lightweight champion would make him one of the UFC’s most marketable names — even without gold.

It’s also the kind of high-risk, high-reward clash that fans crave: technical violence, national pride (Dagestan vs. Australia), and two finishers with vastly different skillsets.

Fan Reaction: UFC Needs to Book This Now

Across Reddit, X, and fight forums, the verdict is in: fans want it, and they want it now.

“Best striker in the UFC vs. best grappler — what else do you want?” wrote one user on r/MMA.

“This is better than any title fight at the moment,” another commented. “UFC needs to stop waiting and give us this WAR.”

Even former fighters are weighing in. Michael Bisping said on his podcast:

“This fight sells itself. It’s the kind of fight that makes you stop what you’re doing. And Makhachev saying it’ll be quick? That just adds fuel to the fire.”

Conclusion: A Storm Is Coming

With one short sentence — “This will be quick” — Islam Makhachev may have written the first line of a violent new chapter in UFC history. If Jack Della Maddalena is brave enough to meet him in the Octagon, the fight promises to be short, savage, and unforgettable.

Until then, the world waits — and so does Makhachev, ready to make good on his promise.

The countdown has unofficially begun.

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